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Boisduval's Blue - Plebejus icarioides - male
Copyright © 2009 Ray Simpson

Boisduval's Blue - Plebejus icarioides - Male
Slate River Rd. near Crested Butte, Gunnison County, Colorado, USA
July 4, 2009
Puddling males, fairly large for a blue
Contributed by Ray Simpson on 15 July, 2009 - 12:44am
Last updated 2 September, 2010 - 2:09pm

Moved
Moved from Boisduval's Blue.
… David J. Ferguson, 2 September, 2010 - 2:09pm

A great behavior shot...
...and a nice addition to the guide for this species! Thanks for submitting this, Ray.
… Harsi S. Parker, 15 July, 2009 - 12:46pm

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