Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1401759

Spring Azure
Celastrina ladon

Observation date: May 20, 2025
Date notes: 70F and partly cloudy
Submitted by: Blablancwillis
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Quite a nice population of Spring Azures now. The females have started ovipositing on the rough-leaf dogwood blooms. This is the first time I've ever captured the top side view of this little butterfly!
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: May 21, 2025
Coordinator notes: Yes female of species, they rarely give a glimpse of the upper sides - typical of most Blues. Thanks, JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Douglas County