
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