Western Pygmy-Blue
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Description
The smallest butterfly in North America, with it's wings closed it would fit within the fingernail on your pinkie. However, it's metallic-centered black eye-spots and beautiful blue-gray underside color and copper-colored upperside, provide outsized enjoyment.
Habitat
open arid areas, especially salt flats and disturbed areas.
Flight Period
Throughout warm weather.
Caterpillar Foodplants
Many plants in the Goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae), especially saltbushes (Atriplex) and goosefoots (Chenopodium).
Scientific Information
