Ceraunus Blue – Hemiargus Ceraunus

This is another small butterfly, similar to the Grey Hairstreak I showed in May. It’s about the same size as can be seen here where a Ceraunus Blue is sharing lunch with a Hairstreak. You can see the blue of the wing top where there is a slight seperation.
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It has two completely different appearances. You see the blue tops of the wings as it flitters about but they fold when landed and a more dull disguise is shown.
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About birds n' bugs

Retired, living in SW Florida and spending my time at nature photography in my local area. I volunteer with a couple of local organizations to help my adopted home town. Travelling is now by airplane and car instead of a sailboat but happy anyway.
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1 Response to Ceraunus Blue – Hemiargus Ceraunus

  1. chatou11 says:

    Beautiful argus and I love the Hairstreak too. Thanks for sharing.
    In our country we have similar argus with blue upper wings but it has not these nice blue ocellus.

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