Gossamer Wings: Silvery Blue Glaucopsyche lygdamus
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from .88" - 1.25" |
| Habitat: | Open areas near woods and bogs |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | Mid-April to early May |
| Larval Host Plant: | Carolina vetch, legumes |
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Allegany County, MD. May 3, 2014
It's hard to mistake the bold black spots on both the ventral forewing and hindwing.
Allegany County, MD. May 3, 2014
A magnificent butterfly especially in flight with the sun shining on it! The upperside wings look like liquid silver.
Allegany County, MD. May 3, 2014
Upperside view of a male.
Allegany County, MD. May 3, 2013