Cyclargus thomasi
Scientific NameCyclargus thomasi
FamilyLycaenidae
HabitatCoastal hammocks, pine rocklands, and other near-shore habitats, often associated with its host plants such as Balloonvine (Cardiospermum corindum) and Gray Nickerbean (Caesalpinia bonduc).
Conservation StatusCritically Endangered (specifically the subspecies Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri)
Description
A small, iridescent blue butterfly. Males typically exhibit bright blue uppersides with a narrow black border, while females are duller blue or brownish with more extensive dark markings. The undersides are pale greyish-white with small black spots, often with a faint postmedian band.
