Spring Azure

Spring Azure
Photo by Jaret Daniels

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Species

Species:

Celastrina ladon

Family:

Lycaenidae

Subfamily:

Polyommatinae

Size

Small

Host Plants

Where Found

Habitat

  • Woodlands, hammocks, forest margins, and adjacent open areas

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

  • ALACHUA
  • BAKER
  • CLAY
  • COLUMBIA
  • DUVAL
  • JACKSON
  • LIBERTY
  • OKALOOSA

Flight Period

  • January
  • February
  • March

Description

As its name implies, the Spring Azure has a singly early spring flight. Generally uncommon, it can be encountered in deciduous woodlands across northern portions of the state. | Photo by Jaret Daniels

UF IFAS Ext FFL