These little blue butterflies drink nectar from such plants as butterfly weed, clover, and a variety of asters. Their caterpillar host plant preferences are dogwood, blueberry, and cherry trees.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Spring Azure
Starting yesterday afternoon we have seen quite a few "little blue" butterflies make their way through our backyard. These butterflies are part of a group called the Spring Azure complex, which is made up of several species that scientists are still trying to tease apart.
These little blue butterflies drink nectar from such plants as butterfly weed, clover, and a variety of asters. Their caterpillar host plant preferences are dogwood, blueberry, and cherry trees.
These little blue butterflies drink nectar from such plants as butterfly weed, clover, and a variety of asters. Their caterpillar host plant preferences are dogwood, blueberry, and cherry trees.
