description Western Pygmy-Blue Overview
Western Pygmy-Blue is a very small butterfly of the family Lycaenidae and the subfamily Polyommatinae. The species, Brephidium exilis, is commonly described as one of the smallest butterflies in North America, with a wingspan of about 1.2 to 2 cm. It occurs in western habitats that include salt marshes, alkaline flats, and other open, often arid environments.
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What is the scientific name of Western Pygmy-Blue?
Western Pygmy-Blue is the common name for Brephidium exilis. It belongs to the family Lycaenidae and subfamily Polyommatinae.
How small is the Western Pygmy-Blue?
Its wingspan is commonly described as about 1.2 to 2 centimeters. That very small size is why it is often described as one of the smallest butterflies in North America.
Where does Western Pygmy-Blue live?
Brephidium exilis occurs in western habitats of North America. The species is associated with dry and warm regions within that broad western range.
Is Western Pygmy-Blue the smallest butterfly in North America?
It is commonly described as one of the smallest butterflies in North America. Its reported wingspan of about 1.2 to 2 centimeters supports that description, but the exact ranking depends on how species and measurements are compared.
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