FFL Butterfly Gardens: Ceraunus Blue Butterfly Details

Ceraunus Blue Butterfly Details

Ceraunus Blue
Photo by Jaret Daniels

Species

Species:

Hemiargus ceraunus

Family:

Lycaenidae

Subfamily:

Polyommatinae

Size

Small

Where Found

Habitat

  • Open habitats, disturbed sites, coastal areas
  • Pinelands, scrub
  • Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November

Description

A small bright blue butterfly of open pinelands and disturbed sites, it flies low to the ground and frequents a number of small blossoms. | Photos by Jaret Daniels