Summer Azure -marginata form- (Celastrina neglecta) Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
The special form of the Summer Azure, the marginata form, is a seldom seen rarity, as per Harry Pavulaan's expert assessment.
This butterfly with its dark markings and pronounced border, the apparent gray coloration, the large size (actually looked like a giant among dwarfs in a puddle party), and the odd flight time, belies categorization among the seven azure species that fly in Pennsylvania. The flight time would place this special individual as a second brood of the Summer Azure (Celastrina neglecta), but the physical appearance does not. Azures are a challenge, even for an expert like Harry, but in this case the flight date takes precedence.
Summer Azure -marginata form- (Celastrina neglecta) Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
The special form of the Summer Azure, the marginata form, is a seldom seen rarity, as per Harry Pavulaan's expert assessment.
This butterfly with its dark markings and pronounced border, the apparent gray coloration, the large size (actually looked like a giant among dwarfs in a puddle party), and the odd flight time, belies categorization among the seven azure species that fly in Pennsylvania. The flight time would place this special individual as a second brood of the Summer Azure (Celastrina neglecta), but the physical appearance does not. Azures are a challenge, even for an expert like Harry, but in this case the flight date takes precedence.