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In Georgia, the eastern pygmy-blue is the smallest butterfly, where it lives along coastal portions of southeastern Georgia. It is a blue butterfly with a row of four silvery black spots along the ventral hindwing margin. Adults have a low, weak flight pattern and flutter just above the surface of host plants. Adults appear from May to August.
This is a list of butterflies native to the U.S state of Georgia.. Diana fritillary, G2 - imperiled Dusky roadside skipper, G2 - imperiled Frosted elfin, G2 - imperiled Carolina roadside skipper, G3 - vulnerable Reversed roadside skipper, G3 - vulnerable Lace-winged roadside skipper, G3 - vulnerable Palmetto skipper, G3 - vulnerable Juniper hairstreak, G2 - imperiled Arogos skipper, G2 ...
Georgia's unique location, spanning both Europe and Asia, contributes to its rich biodiversity. The country's varied ecosystems, from the subtropical Black Sea coast to the alpine regions of the Greater Caucasus, offer habitats for numerous butterfly species. [1] [2]
The common blue butterfly or European common blue [3] (Polyommatus icarus) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae and subfamily Polyommatinae. The butterfly is found throughout the Palearctic and has been introduced to North America. Butterflies in the Polyommatinae are collectively called blues, from the coloring of the wings.
Lycaenidae is the second-largest family of butterflies (behind Nymphalidae, brush-footed butterflies), with over 6,000 species worldwide, [1] whose members are also called gossamer-winged butterflies. They constitute about 30% of the known butterfly species.
Blue Butterflies It's pretty unusual to spot a blue butterfly, so those who see them flitting around may be excited to catch a glimpse of the cheerful-looking insect.
Sunshine Blue II is a relatively new selection of Caryopteris incana and was hybridized by famed plantsmen Tim Wood, aka the Plant Hunter. It is recommended for zones 5-9, which is a huge ...
The Menelaus blue morpho (Morpho menelaus) is one of thirty species of butterfly in the subfamily Morphinae. [1] Its wingspan is approximately 12 cm (4.7"), and its dorsal forewings and hindwings are a bright, iridescent blue edged with black, while the ventral surfaces are brown. [ 2 ]