Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1354759

Northern Azure
Celastrina lucia

Observation date: April 28, 2023
Submitted by: Sometimes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Today the first blues I have seen. A day after the blue forest violets started blooming.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: April 29, 2023
Coordinator notes: C. lucia is the only azure species found in your area this time of year, and this individual fits the phenotype. In another month or so, C. neglecta will also be found. C. ladon is only found in extreme souther Ontario along the northern shores of Lake Erie. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario