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Silvery blue (male)

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Photo by Brian38
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Description:

Males are a glossy blue that is bordered by black and fringed with white on the dorsal side. On the ventral side, they have dark markings bordered by white against a light grey background. Wingspan is from 18 to 28 mm.

Habitat:

Spotted in a moist ditch along the Wenas Road in eastern Washington.

Reference Links:

Glaucopsyche lygdamus - Wikipedia, Silvery Blue Butterfly: Identification, Facts, & Pictures

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PublishedMay 22, 2021

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