Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1400614

Echo Azure
Celastrina echo

Observation date: April 17, 2025
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying and alighting on moist ground surrounding a seep of the otherwise dry creek in Bear Canyon, as well as on an adjacent rock. Probably taking in moisture/minerals and possibly basking. Seven other species were in attendance at this seep including two Thicket Hairstreaks, perhaps two SW Orange-tips, one Margined White, a Hoary Comma, one Mourning Cloak, and a Duskywing sp.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 24, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County