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Question: Hello, I can't find this little guy. It's about about half the size of a bluet. Would you happen to …

  • Question

    Hello, I can't find this little guy. It's about about half the size of a bluet. Would you happen to know the name? Snapshot was taken in Lewiston Maine this past Sunday. Such a little beauty up close.

    Answer

    TrishBerube, you've photographed a species of Spergularia (sand-spurry), likely Spergularia rubra (red sand-spurry). This is a non-native weed of open areas with small, pink-red flowers. Beautiful image.