Northern Spring Azure (Celastrina lucia) Allegany County, Maryland
Two azures (seemingly the same) flying in close proximity on the same day, but two different species.
Celastrina lucia with loosely arranged wing scales and checkered hindwing fringe.
Celastrina neglecta with neat rows of scales and white hindwing fringe.
Compare the two in large view for detailed look at the wings.
View of the dorsum (open wings, not shown) would further confirm the species.
Northern Spring Azure (Celastrina lucia) Allegany County, Maryland
Two azures (seemingly the same) flying in close proximity on the same day, but two different species.
Celastrina lucia with loosely arranged wing scales and checkered hindwing fringe.
Celastrina neglecta with neat rows of scales and white hindwing fringe.
Compare the two in large view for detailed look at the wings.
View of the dorsum (open wings, not shown) would further confirm the species.