Spring Azure
Common NameSpring Azure
Scientific NameCelastrina ladon
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsblue, white
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, clearings, gardens, fields
Geographic RangeNorth America (from Canada south to Mexico)
Host Plantsdogwood, sumac, viburnum, blueberry, cherry, clover, asters
Flight PeriodMarch to October (multiple broods, varies by region)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on flower buds. Larvae are slug-like, feeding on buds and flowers. Pupae are typically brown or green and may overwinter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, brilliant blue dorsal wings, and pale undersides with very few or no dark markings. Identification from similar azure species often relies on flight period, geographic location, and subtle morphological differences.
Description
A small, delicate butterfly with iridescent sky-blue upperwings, often brighter in males, and pale grayish-white undersides that may have faint dark spots.
