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Appalachian Azure
Celastrina neglecta-major Opler & Krizek, 1984
Attributes of Celastrina neglecta-majorFamily: Gossamer-wing Butterflies (Lycaenidae) Subfamily: Blues (Polyommatinae) Identification: Upperside of male all blue. Female without much white scaling on hindwing. Underside of hindwing mostly chalky white with submarginal row reduced to 1 or 3 distinct black spots. Life history: Caterpillars eat flowers. Flight: One flight from May-June in the Appalachians. Wing span: 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inches (3.2 - 3.9 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Bugbane (Cimicifuga racemosa). Adult food: Flower nectar. Habitat: Rich, deciduous woods, especially near streams. Range: Central and southern Appalachians from southern Pennsylvania south to northern Georgia. Isolated populations in southwest Missouri, eastern Tennessee, central Kentucky, and southern Ohio. Conservation: Habitat may be threatened by the spread of garlic mustard (Alliaria officinalis). NatureServe Global Status: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: Survey habitats and protect them from alteration and exotic plants. | Documented Records for Celastrina neglecta-major
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