Summer Azure -First of Year- (Celastrina neglecta) Washigtnon DC
This is the first shot of the species in 2025, but my very first sighting was on March 10th when five individuals were frolicking at the tree tops without ever stopping or giving me a chance for a decent shot.
Today's sighting was a bit of a surprise because we had quite the stiff and cold wind and the "feels like" was only about 51F. Three Celastrinas were spotted plus four Mourning Cloaks and one Cabbage White on this sunny, but very windy afternoon.
Summer Azure -First of Year- (Celastrina neglecta) Washigtnon DC
This is the first shot of the species in 2025, but my very first sighting was on March 10th when five individuals were frolicking at the tree tops without ever stopping or giving me a chance for a decent shot.
Today's sighting was a bit of a surprise because we had quite the stiff and cold wind and the "feels like" was only about 51F. Three Celastrinas were spotted plus four Mourning Cloaks and one Cabbage White on this sunny, but very windy afternoon.