First record of this species in Manitoba. Found by breaking open sticks in an area with a large leptothorax population
Nest in sandy soil at edge of small vertical bank. Same nest as https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181655062
Lifer! Grey-brown above in flight. A stronger flier than a blue, more like a Blue Copper (or a little reminiscent of a Brown Elfin).
Observed on the beach at the Cotton Wood Day Area in Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park