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Western Pygmy Blue

Brephidium exilis

Description:

Tiny. Upperside copper brown with dull blue at the bases of both wings. Underside of hindwing is copper brown with white at the base; fringe mostly white; 3 small black spots near base; row of black spots at outer margin. Wing Span: 1/2 - 3/4 inch (1.2 - 2 cm).

Habitat:

Hotel garden.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Spotted on Nov 4, 2014
Submitted on Jan 13, 2015

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