Echo Azure
Common NameEcho Azure
Scientific NameCelastrina echo
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblue, white
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, gardens, open areas, riparian zones
Geographic RangeWestern North America, from Alaska south to California and east to the Rocky Mountains
Host Plantsdogwood, ceanothus, cascara, spiraea, various legumes
Flight PeriodMarch to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on flower buds of host plants. Larvae feed on flowers and young fruits, pupating on the host plant or nearby. Multiple generations occur annually, with pupae overwintering.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, pale blue to white underside with variable black spotting, and the characteristic iridescent blue upperside. Distinguishing from other Azure species often requires careful examination of markings and geographic location.
Description
A small, delicate butterfly with an iridescent blue upperside (especially males) and a pale blue to white underside, often marked with small black spots.
