Ceraunus Blue (male)
Hemiargus ceraunus
33.167, -117.052
Field Notes
Description:
"Two prominent black spots on leading edge of hindwing, below. One or more prominent large eyepots along the outer edge of hindwing (regional variations - southeastern ones seem to have one, southwestern ones, two)." Males have blue wings and females have brown/blue. Last image shows it with a crab spider.
Habitat:
Goldenbush in chaparral. "Southeastern and southwestern states. Year-round in FL and TX, ranging northwards in warmer months."
Notes:
The female can be seen at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/37888297
Reference Links:
Species Hemiargus ceraunus - Ceraunus Blue - BugGuide.Net
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 6, 2013
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