Species: Celastrina neglecta, Summer Azure
Description: 3/4 - 1 1/8" wingspan; male above, powdery blue usually with indistinct white patch on hindwing; female with much white scaling on both forewings and hindwings.
Habitat: Open areas, fields, disturbed areas
Range: Most of eastern and central United States and southern Canada
Host/Food Plant: Dogwood (Cornus), New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus)
Status:
Very worn Celastrina neglecta, Durham NC August 1 2004
This is the same individual as in above photo. It landed on my boot and was
"licking" off the minerals.
Durham NC August 1 2004
Durham NC August 1 2004