Melissa  Blue, Female-  Plebejus melissa melissa
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1 1/8 to 1 5/8 inches, male upperside red-orange, female duller orange-brown to dark brown, Underside male and female gray-white to gray-yellow, hingwing with or without muted black spots






Photo Details
1. August 14, 2005 - Antelope Island, Davis County, Utah -
©Nicky Davis

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