Gossamer Wings: Summer Azure
Celastrina neglecta

Summer Azure Sightings
Size: Wingspan ranges from .94" - 1.13"
Habitat: Woodland edges and openings
Occurrence Level: Common
Flight Period: Late March to early October
Larval Host Plant: Viburnum, shrubby dogwoods, wingstem

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Summer Azure
Dorchester County, MD. June 25, 2015

The ventral side of Summer Azures can range from light gray to almost white with a variety of black dots.


Summer Azure
Kent County, MD. August 24, 2013


Summer Azure
Howard County, MD. May 28, 2013

Summer Azure female laying eggs.


Summer Azure
Howard County, MD. May 28, 2013

Same female as above.


Summer Azure
Fauquier County, MD. June 7, 2015

There were over 100 Azures on this section of the trail! Now that's a serious puddle party.


Summer Azure
Charles County, MD. June 1, 2014

Female


Summer Azure
Charles County, MD. June 1, 2014

Same female as above.


Summer Azure
Howard County, MD. June 8, 2014

Upperside view of a male (Summer Form).


Summer Azure
Howard County, MD. April 11, 2015

Upperside view of a male (Spring form).


Summer Azure
Howard County, MD. April 19, 2015

Upperside view of a female (Spring form).