March 31, 2025

Both these images are of the same species of butterfly. Spring Azures (Celastrina ladon) which are active right now. A very small butterfly with a wingspan of about an inch. Tiny.

The image above gives you a glimpse of the dorsal side (the side of the wing which you see when the wings are open) with its lovely blue. The dorsal side of their wings is seldom seen since Spring Azures usually alight with their wings up and closed.

This image shows the ventral side (the side exposed when the wings are closed) of the wings which are white with dark specks.

Spring Azures live just a few days as butterflies.

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