Greenish Blue
Common NameGreenish Blue
Scientific NameCelastrina lucia
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorspale blue, greenish-blue, black
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, clearings, meadows, gardens
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host PlantsDogwood, Viburnum, Sumac, Blueberry, Clover
Flight PeriodApril to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on flower buds or young leaves of host plants. Larvae are small, slug-like, and feed on flowers and fruits. Pupae typically overwinter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the pale greenish-blue coloration of the underside, and the distinctive, often variable, pattern of black spots on the hindwing underside. The upperside is typically iridescent blue.
Description
A small, delicate butterfly with pale greenish-blue undersides adorned with variable black spots, and a furry, light blue body.
