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Spring Azure

Celastrina ladon (species complex)

Photo by chesterbperry
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Field Notes

Description:

Saw many of these little butterflies, but this was only one willing to pose for a picture, though still too modest to open it's wings.

Habitat:

Riparian-Conasauga river

Species ID Suggestions

Spring Azure

Celastrina ladon (species complex)

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BugEric
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Comments (2)
BugEric
Actually, when it comes to blues, coppers, and hairstreaks, the underside of the wings is more helpful in making identifications.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Biodiversity of SouthEastern US
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Insects of TN
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Butterflies and Moths of Southeast USA
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PublishedApril 4, 2013

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