Summer Azure (Celastrina neglecta)
Female Summer Azure
Copyright: Fred Miller
The Summer Azure is a beautiful light blue butterfly that is enjoyable to watch as it flutters up and down among the plants. They are some of the smallest butterflies in North America. As caterpillars, they have a symbiotic relationship with ants. While the caterpillars supply the ants with a sweet sugary substance from their abdomens, the ants protect the caterpillars from possible predators. This delicate little visitor would be a perfect guest in your gardens.
Family: Gossamer-wings (Lycaenidae)
Subfamily: Blue (Polyommatinae)
Average Wingspan: 1 in. to 1 1/4 in.
Habitat: Woodland areas, wet marshes, fields
Similar To: Eastern Tailed-Blue, Spring Azure
Male
Copyright: Regina Cutter Edwards
Plants That Attract This Butterfly
Host Plants: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants: (What is this?)
White Clover, and more
Note: Always check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to make sure a plant will grow in your area.
Butterfly Flight Range
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
