Celastrina neglectamajor
Opler & Krizek, 1984
Appalachian Azure
Celastrina neglectamajor, the Appalachian Azure, is a small in the gossamer-winged Lycaenidae. Males display light blue upperwings with a narrow dark marginal line on the forewing, while the underwing is chalky white with small pale dark spots and a row of marginal dark spots on the hindwing contained by a faint zigzag band. Females are similar in pattern but typically duller in coloration. The was described by Opler & Krizek in 1984 and is native to eastern North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Celastrina neglectamajor: /sɛˈlastrɪnə nɪˌɡlɛktəˈmeɪdʒər/
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Appearance
Small with wingspan typical of the Celastrina. Male upperwing light blue with narrow dark line along forewing edge. Underwing chalky white with small pale dark spots scattered across surface. Hindwing with row of dark marginal spots bordered by faint zigzag band. Females similar to males but with reduced blue coloration, often appearing grayish or dull.