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Western Pygmy-Blue

Brephidium exilis

Photo by Ava T-B
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny blue butterfly under 1 cm. Native to Southern California but loves Australian Saltbush (2nd picture) which is now an invasive weed in Southern California.

Habitat:

Arid urban garden.

Reference Links:

Western Pygmy-Blue Brephidium exilis (Boisduval, 1852) | Butterflies and Moths …

Species ID Suggestions

Western Pygmy-Blue

Brephidium exilis

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Brian38
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Comments (2)
Brian38
Your welcome. I just joined the mission "California Coastal Wildlife Watch" and I noticed this spotting. Looks like I need to join the "Southern California Wildlife" mission as well.
Ava T-B
Thanks so much Brian38 for the excellent ID!!

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PublishedDecember 3, 2018

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