Ceraunus Blue

Photo by Jaret Daniels
Species
Species:
Hemiargus ceraunus
Family:
LycaenidaeSubfamily:
PolyommatinaeSize
Small
Where Found
Habitat
- Open habitats, disturbed sites, coastal areas
- Pinelands, scrub
- Gardens, parks, neighborhoods
This species has been reported in these Florida counties:
Throughout Florida
Flight Period
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
Description
A small bright blue butterfly of open pinelands and disturbed sites, it flies low to the ground and frequents a number of small blossoms. | Photos by Jaret Daniels