Silvery blue

Phylum	Arthropoda	The Silvery Blue (*Glaucopsyche lygdamus*) is a small butterfly native to North America. The upperside of the male is a light blue, while the female's is a dull grayish blue. The underside is gray with a single row of round spots of differing sizes. Its wingspan is typically between 18 to 28 mm. It is found in various habitats across the western United States and most of Canada, including alpine meadows, wooded areas, and dunes. It is known to feed on plants in the genus *Lupinus* and other legumes. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Gossamer-winged butterflies
Class	Insecta
Order	Lepidoptera
Family	Lycaenidae
Genus	Glaucopsyche
Species	G. lygdamus

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  K&M Life Cycle Silvery Blue Caterpillar

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  K&M Life Cycle Silvery Blue Pupa

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  K&M Life Cycle Silvery Blue Butterfly