Ceraunus Blue (Hemiargus ceraunus)
Photo: Bob Peterson from North Palm Beach, Florida, Planet Earth!
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Ceraunus Blue

Hemiargus ceraunus
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Fascinating facts about the Ceraunus Blue

At a glance

RangeIt is found in the southwestern United States, southern Texas, Florida and the Florida Keys south through the West Indies, Mexico and Central America to South America.
HabitatThe habitat consists of open woodland, desert scrub, dunes, pastures, road edges and vacant lots.
DietFlowers and leaves

About the Ceraunus Blue

As the warmth of sunlight dances across the dew-kissed meadows, the Ceraunus Blue butterfly stirs, its iridescent wings beating in a mesmerizing rhythm as it takes to the air. With an effortless elegance, it flits from bloom to bloom, its delicate form weaving a trail of blue and silver through the vibrant tapestry of wildflowers. In this whirlwind of color and movement, the Ceraunus Blue is a fleeting yet unforgettable presence, its beauty leaving an indelible mark on the landscape it inhabits.

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