Lupine-associated
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Plebejus lupini
Lupine Blue
Plebejus lupini, the Lupine Blue, is a small butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. The species is associated with lupine host plants (genus Lupinus), as indicated by its specific epithet. It occurs in western North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Like other members of the genus Plebejus, it is part of the diverse blue butterfly radiation in the family Lycaenidae.