SPRING AZURE

Celastrina ladon

A widespread and common early spring butterfly.  The ventral surface of the wings are usually light gray-blue with a variety of darker, variable markings; some individuals have more pigmentation.  The upper surface of both males and females are bright blue with females having wider dark borders.

Adult - ventral


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Adult - ventral

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Adult female - dorsoventral