Western Pygmy Blue

Western Pygmy Blue (Brephidium exilis exilis) is one of the smallest butterflies in the world and is the smallest in North America. This one is feeding on Alkali Heliotrope close to Kings Pool at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada, United States. Ramsar site no. 347.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

" It has reached Hawaii and United Arab Emirates"
Small yet feisty! Posted 6 years ago
1. Greg Shchepanek
  
  Lion
  
  That is amazing for such a little guy. Posted 6 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Gorgeous shot! Posted 6 years ago
1. Greg Shchepanek
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Lisa :) Posted 6 years ago

The Western Pygmy Blue

The Western Pygmy Blue is one of the smallest butterflies in the world and is the smallest in North America. It has reached Hawaii and United Arab Emirates. It has a wingspread of about half an inch.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Greg Shchepanek