Euphilotes battoides allyni
Scientific NameEuphilotes battoides allyni
FamilyLycaenidae
HabitatCoastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats, specifically requiring open, sunny areas with its primary host plant, the common deerweed (Acmispon glaber, formerly Lotus scoparius).
Conservation StatusEndangered
Description
The Palos Verdes Blue is a small butterfly, typically with a wingspan of about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Males have iridescent blue wings with a narrow black border, while females are typically duller blue or brownish-gray with some blue scaling near the body and often a row of orange spots on the hindwings. The underside of both sexes is grayish with black spots and a row of orange spots on the hindwings. It is known for its short flight period, usually in late winter to early spring.
