Gossamer Wings: Summer Azure Celastrina neglecta
| 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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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.
Kent County, MD. August 24, 2013
Howard County, MD. May 28, 2013
Summer Azure female laying eggs.
Howard County, MD. May 28, 2013
Same female as above.
Fauquier County, MD. June 7, 2015
There were over 100 Azures on this section of the trail! Now that's a serious puddle party.
Charles County, MD. June 1, 2014
Female
Charles County, MD. June 1, 2014
Same female as above.
Howard County, MD. June 8, 2014
Upperside view of a male (Summer Form).
Howard County, MD. April 11, 2015
Upperside view of a male (Spring form).
Howard County, MD. April 19, 2015
Upperside view of a female (Spring form).