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Lycaenidae - Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks, Harvesters

There are about 4,000 species of small, delicate butterflies in this family.

Most species are brightly colored in blue, violet, or copper and have a metallic sheen. Some species have tiny tail-like extensions on their hindwings.

The males in this family have short forelegs and no claws. The females have normal forelegs. The caterpillars of the species in this family look more like slugs than caterpillars.

Many of the species of this family have a special relationship with ants. Ants rub the larvae of some species with their antennae. This causes the larvae to secrete a sugary fluid that the ants eat. This secretion also protects the larvae from parasites.

  • The Glandon blue is found in Andorra, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Spain, and Switzerland. IUN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Glandon Blue
    (Agriades glandon)
    The Glandon blue is found in Andorra, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Spain, and Switzerland. IUN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Gavarnie blue Is found in France and Spain. IUN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Gavarnie Blue
    (Agriades pyrenaicus)
    The Gavarnie blue Is found in France and Spain. IUN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The strophius hairstreak is found from Mexico to Brazil.
    Strophius Hairstreak
    (Allosmaitia strophius)
    The strophius hairstreak is found from Mexico to Brazil.
  • The fine-lined hairstreak is found from Mexico south through Central America.
    Fine-Lined Hairstreak
    (Arawacus sito)
    The fine-lined hairstreak is found from Mexico south through Central America.
  • The Togarna hairstreak is found in Mexico as well as in Central and South America.
    Togarna Hairstreak
    (Arawacus togarna)
    The Togarna hairstreak is found in Mexico as well as in Central and South America.
  • The Mission blue is only found in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. It is an endangered species in the U.S.
    Mission Blue
    (Aricia icarioides missionensis)
    The Mission blue is only found in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. It is an endangered species in the U.S.
  • The Spanish argus is found in Andorra, France, and Spain. IUN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Spanish Argus
    (Aricia morronensis)
    The Spanish argus is found in Andorra, France, and Spain. IUN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The great purple hairstreak is found from the southern United States onto Mexico and Guatemala. IUN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Great Purple Hairstreak
    (Atlides halesus)
    The great purple hairstreak is found from the southern United States onto Mexico and Guatemala. IUN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The brown elfin is found in the eastern U.S. and Canada. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Brown Elfin
    (Callophrys augustinus)
    The brown elfin is found in the eastern U.S. and Canada. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • The bramble hairstreak is found in coastal California.
    Bramble Hairstreak
    (Callophrys dumetorum)
    The bramble hairstreak is found in coastal California.
  • The western pine elfin is found from British Columbia east to Maine and south to southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
    Western Pine Elfin
    (Callophrys eryphron)
    The western pine elfin is found from British Columbia east to Maine and south to southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
  • The juniper hairstreak is found across most of the continental United States, parts of northern Mexico, and extreme southern Canada. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Juniper Hairstreak
    (Callophrys gryneus)
    The juniper hairstreak is found across most of the continental United States, parts of northern Mexico, and extreme southern Canada. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • Henry’s elfin is found in Canada from southern Manitoba to southern Nova Scotia south to eastern Oklahoma, central Texas, and central Florida. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Henry's Elfin
    (Callophrys Henrici)
    Henry’s elfin is found in Canada from southern Manitoba to southern Nova Scotia south to eastern Oklahoma, central Texas, and central Florida. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • The frosted elfin butterfly is found in scattered local communities from Maine west across New York and southern Michigan to central Wisconsin; south along the Atlantic coast and the Appalachians to northern Alabama and Georgia. There are isolated colonies in eastern Texas, northwest Louisiana, and southwest Arkansas. The frosted elfin is endangered in New Hampshire.
    Frosted Elfin
    (Callophrys irus)
    The frosted elfin butterfly is found in scattered local communities from Maine west across New York and southern Michigan to central Wisconsin; south along the Atlantic coast and the Appalachians to northern Alabama and Georgia. There are isolated colonies in eastern Texas, northwest Louisiana, and southwest Arkansas. The frosted elfin is endangered in New Hampshire.
  • Johnson's hairstreak is found from British Columbia[1] south to central California.
    Johnson's Hairstreak
    (Callophrys johnsoni)
    Johnson's hairstreak is found from British Columbia[1] south to central California.
  • The bog elfin is found from eastern New Hampshire through coastal Maine north to New Brunswick, Canada. They like habitats with acidic black spruce and tamarack bogs.
    Bog Elfin
    (Callophrys lanoraieensis)
    The bog elfin is found from eastern New Hampshire through coastal Maine north to New Brunswick, Canada. They like habitats with acidic black spruce and tamarack bogs.
  • Muir's hairstreak are found in California.
    Muir's Hairstreak
    (Callophrys muiri)
    Muir's hairstreak are found in California.
  • Nelson’s hairstreak is found along the west coast of the U.S.
    Nelson's Hairstreak
    (Callophrys nelson)
    Nelson’s hairstreak is found along the west coast of the U.S.
  • The eastern pin elfin is found in much of the eastern U.S. as well as in southern Canada. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Eastern Pine Elfin
    (Callophrys niphon)
    The eastern pin elfin is found in much of the eastern U.S. as well as in southern Canada. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • The hoary elfin is found from Alaska to northern California on the Pacific coast, and from Maine to Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and in the Rocky Mountains to New Mexico. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Hoary Elfin
    (Callophrys polios)
    The hoary elfin is found from Alaska to northern California on the Pacific coast, and from Maine to Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and in the Rocky Mountains to New Mexico. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • Sheridan’s green hairstreak is found from southern Alberta east to British Columbia and south through eastern Washington down to the Sierra Nevada of California, and through the Rocky Mountains down to New Mexico. It is the state insect of Wyoming.
    Sheridan's Green Hairstreak
    (Callophrys sheridanii)
    Sheridan’s green hairstreak is found from southern Alberta east to British Columbia and south through eastern Washington down to the Sierra Nevada of California, and through the Rocky Mountains down to New Mexico. It is the state insect of Wyoming.
  • The thicket hairstreak is found from British Columbia through the Rocky Mountains to New Mexico and Mexico and through California to Baja California.
    Thicket Hairstreak
    (Callophrys spinetorum)
    The thicket hairstreak is found from British Columbia through the Rocky Mountains to New Mexico and Mexico and through California to Baja California.
  • The red-banded hairstreak is found in the southeastern U.S.
    Red-Banded Hairstreak
    (Calycopis cecrops)
    The red-banded hairstreak is found in the southeastern U.S.
  • The dusky-blue groundstreak is found from Texas to Venezuela.
    Dusky-Blue Groundstreak
    (Calycopis isobeon)
    The dusky-blue groundstreak is found from Texas to Venezuela.
  • The echo azure is found in California, Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, and Montana.
    Echo Azure
    (Celastrina echo)
    The echo azure is found in California, Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, and Montana.
  • The Mexica azure is found in Mexico, Panama, and Honduras.
    Mexican Azure
    (Celastrina gozora)
    The Mexica azure is found in Mexico, Panama, and Honduras.
  • The American holly azure is found on the east coast of the United States from New York to Florida.
    American Holly Azure
    (Celastrina Idella)
    The American holly azure is found on the east coast of the United States from New York to Florida.
  • The spring azure is found from Alaska through Canada and south across most of the U.S.
    Spring Azure
    (Celastrina ladon)
    The spring azure is found from Alaska through Canada and south across most of the U.S.
  • The northern spring azure is found in Canada and the U.S. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Northern Spring Azure
    (Celastrina lucia)
    The northern spring azure is found in Canada and the U.S. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • The summer azure is found in Canada and the U.S. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Summer Azure
    (Celastrina neglecta)
    The summer azure is found in Canada and the U.S. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • The dusky azure is found mainly in the Southern Appalachians, the Ohio River Valley, central Illinois, and northwest Arkansas.
    Dusky Azure
    (Celastrina nigra)
    The dusky azure is found mainly in the Southern Appalachians, the Ohio River Valley, central Illinois, and northwest Arkansas.
  • The cherry gall azure is found from Nova Scotia and southern Ontario south to New Jersey and West Virginia. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Cherry Gall Azure
    (Celastrina serotina)
    The cherry gall azure is found from Nova Scotia and southern Ontario south to New Jersey and West Virginia. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • The amethyst hairstreak is found in southeastern Florida and the Caribbean.
    Amethyst Hairstreak
    (Chlorostrymon maesites)
    The amethyst hairstreak is found in southeastern Florida and the Caribbean.
  • The silver-banded hairstreak, sometimes known as the Key lime hairstreak, is found from the southern U.S. to Central and South America.
    Silver-Banded Hairstreak
    (Chlorostrymon simaethis)
    The silver-banded hairstreak, sometimes known as the Key lime hairstreak, is found from the southern U.S. to Central and South America.
  • The Telea hairstreak is found from southern Texas and Mexico south to Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay, eastern Bolivia, Argentina and Chile
    Telea Hairstreak
    (Chlorostrymon telea)
    The Telea hairstreak is found from southern Texas and Mexico south to Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay, eastern Bolivia, Argentina and Chile
  • The western tailed-blue is found in western North America from Alaska to Baja California, Mexico.
    Western Tailed-Blue
    (Cupido amyntula)
    The western tailed-blue is found in western North America from Alaska to Baja California, Mexico.
  • The eastern tailed blue is found throughout the eastern United States west to North Dakota, Colorado and Texas. It is found in some lower elevations in the west and is also found in southern Canada and in Mexico and Central America. It is found throughout New Hampshire.
    Eastern Tailed-Blue
    (Cupido comyntas)
    The eastern tailed blue is found throughout the eastern United States west to North Dakota, Colorado and Texas. It is found in some lower elevations in the west and is also found in southern Canada and in Mexico and Central America. It is found throughout New Hampshire.
  • Clench's greenstreak is found from south Texas to Costa Rica.
    Clench's Greenstreak
    (Cyanophrys miserabilis)
    Clench's greenstreak is found from south Texas to Costa Rica.
  • Reakirt's blue is found in the western United States, Mexico, and Central America.
    Reakirt's Blue
    (Echinargus isola)
    Reakirt's blue is found in the western United States, Mexico, and Central America.
  • The fulvous hairstreak is found in southern Florida and the West Indies.
    Fulvous Hairstreak
    (Electrostrymon angelia)
    The fulvous hairstreak is found in southern Florida and the West Indies.
  • The early hairstreak is found in eastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to northern New Jersey and west to northern Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio. It is found in the Appalachian Mountains to northern Georgia. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Early Hairstreak
    (Erora laeta)
    The early hairstreak is found in eastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to northern New Jersey and west to northern Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio. It is found in the Appalachian Mountains to northern Georgia. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • The Arizona hairstreak is found in Southern Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico.
    Arizona Hairstreak
    (Erora quaderna)
    The Arizona hairstreak is found in Southern Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico.
  • The Atala is found in southeastern Florida, the Bahamas, Cuba, the Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands.
    Atala
    (Eumaeus atala)
    The Atala is found in southeastern Florida, the Bahamas, Cuba, the Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands.
  • The great cycadian is found in Mexico.
    Great Cycadian
    (Eumaeus childrenae)
    The great cycadian is found in Mexico.
  • The Mexican cycadian is found in Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
    Mexican Cycadian
    (Eumaeus toxea)
    The Mexican cycadian is found in Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
  • The El Segundo blue is only found in coastal Los Angeles County in California. It is an endangered species in the U.S.
    El Segundo Blue
    (Euphilotes battoides allyni)
    The El Segundo blue is only found in coastal Los Angeles County in California. It is an endangered species in the U.S.
  • The western square-dotted blue is found from Washington state down to Baja California, Mexico and east to Colorado and New Mexico.
    Western Square-dotted Blue
    (Euphilotes battoides)
    The western square-dotted blue is found from Washington state down to Baja California, Mexico and east to Colorado and New Mexico.
  • The Bernardino dotted-blue is found in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Baja California, Mexico.
    Bernardino Dotted-Blue
    (Euphilotes Bernardino)
    The Bernardino dotted-blue is found in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Baja California, Mexico.
  • The Columbian blue is mostly found along the Columbia and Snake River basins in northeastern Oregon. It can also be found on the eastern slopes of the Cascades in Washington and Oregon
    Columbian Blue
    (Euphilotes Columbiae)
    The Columbian blue is mostly found along the Columbia and Snake River basins in northeastern Oregon. It can also be found on the eastern slopes of the Cascades in Washington and Oregon
  • Ellis' Dotted-Blue is found in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, California, and Arizona.
    Ellis' Dotted-Blue
    (Euphilotes ellisi)
    Ellis' Dotted-Blue is found in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, California, and Arizona.
  • Smith's Blue is a subspecies of the Pacific dotted-blue. It found in in sand dune habitats in central California. It is an endangered species in the U.S.
    Smith's Blue
    (Euphilotes enoptes smithi)
    Smith's Blue is a subspecies of the Pacific dotted-blue. It found in in sand dune habitats in central California. It is an endangered species in the U.S.
  • The Pacific dotted-blue is from Washington south to northern Baja California, Mexico.
    Pacific Dotted-Blue
    (Euphilotes enoptes)
    The Pacific dotted-blue is from Washington south to northern Baja California, Mexico.
  • The Rita dotted-blue is found in Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and northern Mexico.
    Rita Dotted-Blue
    (Euphilotes rita)
    The Rita dotted-blue is found in Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and northern Mexico.
  • Spalding's dotted-blue is found in northeastern New Mexico, northern Arizona, southwest Colorado, Utah, and western Nevada.
    Spalding's Dotted-Blue
    (Euphilotes spaldingi)
    Spalding's dotted-blue is found in northeastern New Mexico, northern Arizona, southwest Colorado, Utah, and western Nevada.
  • The harvester butterfly is found from southeastern Manitoba east to Nova Scotia in Canada south to eastern Texas and central Florida. It is found in New Hampshire. The harvester caterpillar is carnivorous.
    Harvester
    (Feniseca Tarquinius)
    The harvester butterfly is found from southeastern Manitoba east to Nova Scotia in Canada south to eastern Texas and central Florida. It is found in New Hampshire. The harvester caterpillar is carnivorous.
  • The Palos Verdes blue is a subspecies of the silvery blue. It is found in the Palos Verdes Peninsula in southwest Los Angeles County, California. It is endangered in U.S.
    Palos Verdes Blue
    (Glaucopsyche lygdamus palosverdesensis)
    The Palos Verdes blue is a subspecies of the silvery blue. It is found in the Palos Verdes Peninsula in southwest Los Angeles County, California. It is endangered in U.S.
  • The Silvery Blue is found in much of Canada and the U.S. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Silvery Blue
    (Glaucopsyche lygdamus)
    The Silvery Blue is found in much of Canada and the U.S. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • The Arrowhead blue butterfly is found in the western U.S. and Canada.
    Arrowhead Blue
    (Glaucopsyche piasus)
    The Arrowhead blue butterfly is found in the western U.S. and Canada.
  • The Golden Hairstreak is found in southern Arizona, Oregon, California and Mexico.
    Golden Hairstreak
    (Habrodais grunus)
    The Golden Hairstreak is found in southern Arizona, Oregon, California and Mexico.
  • The Ceraunus blue 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.
    Ceraunus Blue
    (Hemiargus ceraunus)
    The Ceraunus blue 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.
  • The Colorado hairstreak is found in oak scrublands and forests in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is the state butterfly of Colorado.
    Colorado Hairstreak
    (Hypaurotis crysalus)
    The Colorado hairstreak is found in oak scrublands and forests in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is the state butterfly of Colorado.
  • The Sonoran hairstreak is found in desert scrub along stream in southern Arizona and southwestern Mexico.
    Sonoran Hairstreak
    (Hypostrymon critola)
    The Sonoran hairstreak is found in desert scrub along stream in southern Arizona and southwestern Mexico.
  • The marine blue is found in Southern Texas, Arizona and California south to Central America.
    Marine Blue
    (Leptotes marina)
    The marine blue is found in Southern Texas, Arizona and California south to Central America.
  • The tailed copper is found from New Mexico north and west to Oregon, and south to southern California and Baja California, Mexico.
    Tailed Copper
    (Lycaena aorta)
    The tailed copper is found from New Mexico north and west to Oregon, and south to southern California and Baja California, Mexico.
  • The lustrous copper is found in high elevations in the Rocky Mountains, the Pacific Slope, and the Sierra Nevada. It is also found in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada.
    Lustrous Copper
    (Lycaena cupreus)
    The lustrous copper is found in high elevations in the Rocky Mountains, the Pacific Slope, and the Sierra Nevada. It is also found in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada.
  • The gray copper is found from the Southern Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, south through the Great Plains to southern Missouri, Oklahoma, and northern Texas..
    Gray Copper
    (Lycaena dione)
    The gray copper is found from the Southern Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, south through the Great Plains to southern Missouri, Oklahoma, and northern Texas..
  • The Dorcas Copper is found from Alaska and Canada south to Washington, east to eastern Ontario and the northern Great Lakes states. There is an isolated subspecies population (Lycaena dorcas claytoni) found in Maine.
    Dorcas Copper
    (Lycaena Dorcas)
    The Dorcas Copper is found from Alaska and Canada south to Washington, east to eastern Ontario and the northern Great Lakes states. There is an isolated subspecies population (Lycaena dorcas claytoni) found in Maine.
  • Edith's Copper is found from Idaho and western Montana south to California's Sierra Nevada, northern Utah, and northern Colorado.
    Edith's Copper
    (Lycaena editha)
    Edith's Copper is found from Idaho and western Montana south to California's Sierra Nevada, northern Utah, and northern Colorado.
  • The bog copper is found from Maine south to New Jersey and West Virginia; west through northern Great Lake states. It is also found in southeastern Canada. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Bog Copper
    (Lycaena epixanthe)
    The bog copper is found from Maine south to New Jersey and West Virginia; west through northern Great Lake states. It is also found in southeastern Canada. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • The Gorgon copper is found from Southern Oregon through California to Baja California, Mexico
    Gorgon Copper
    (Lycaena gorgon)
    The Gorgon copper is found from Southern Oregon through California to Baja California, Mexico
  • The purplish copper is found from the Great Lakes through the northern Midwest and northern plains to British Columbia, Canada and south to Baja California, Mexico.
    Purplish Copper
    (Lycaena helloides)
    The purplish copper is found from the Great Lakes through the northern Midwest and northern plains to British Columbia, Canada and south to Baja California, Mexico.
  • The Hermes Copper is found in San Diego County in California and northern Baja California, Mexico. and adjacent It is listed as a threatened species in the U.S. UCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Hermes Copper
    (Lycaena Hermes)
    The Hermes Copper is found in San Diego County in California and northern Baja California, Mexico. and adjacent It is listed as a threatened species in the U.S. UCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The Blue Copper is found in Canada in British Columbia and Alberta. In the U.S. it is found from Washington and California, eastward to Colorado and New Mexico.
    Blue Copper
    (Lycaena heteronea)
    The Blue Copper is found in Canada in British Columbia and Alberta. In the U.S. it is found from Washington and California, eastward to Colorado and New Mexico.
  • The bronze copper is found across much of southern Canada and the northern U.S. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Bronze Copper
    (Lycaena hyllus)
    The bronze copper is found across much of southern Canada and the northern U.S. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • The Mariposa copper is found in western Canada and the U.S.
    Mariposa Copper
    (Lycaena mariposa)
    The Mariposa copper is found in western Canada and the U.S.
  • The lilac-bordered copper is found in the western mountains of North America.
    Lilac-Bordered Copper
    (Lycaena nivalis)
    The lilac-bordered copper is found in the western mountains of North America.
  • The ruddy copper is found in the western mountains of North America.
    Ruddy Copper
    (Lycaena rubidus)
    The ruddy copper is found in the western mountains of North America.
  • The great copper is found from southern Oregon south through the west side of California, northern Baja California in Mexico.
    Great Copper
    (Lycaena xanthoides)
    The great copper is found from southern Oregon south through the west side of California, northern Baja California in Mexico.
  • The gray ministreak is found from the southern United States to southern Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
    Gray Ministreak
    (Ministrymon azia)
    The gray ministreak is found from the southern United States to southern Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
  • The Clytie ministreak is found from is found from southern Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica.[
    Clytie Ministreak
    (Ministrymon Clytie)
    The Clytie ministreak is found from is found from southern Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica.[
  • Th Leda ministreak is found in southern Arizona and southern California south into Mexico.
    Leda Ministreak
    (Ministrymon leda)
    Th Leda ministreak is found in southern Arizona and southern California south into Mexico.
  • The black hairstreak is found from is found from Mexico to Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador and Argentina. It has been reported in southern Arizona.
    Black Hairstreak
    (Ocaria ocrisia)
    The black hairstreak is found from is found from Mexico to Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador and Argentina. It has been reported in southern Arizona.
  • The zebra-striper hairstreak is found from Mexico, Central America and Panama to Colombia, Venezuela and Suriname. It has been recorded in Texas.
    Zebra-Striped Hairstreak
    (Panthiades bathildis)
    The zebra-striper hairstreak is found from Mexico, Central America and Panama to Colombia, Venezuela and Suriname. It has been recorded in Texas.
  • The white M hairstreak is found from rom western Connecticut to southeast Iowa, southern Missouri to east Texas, the Gulf Coast, and Florida
    White M Hairstreak
    (Parrhasius m album)
    The white M hairstreak is found from rom western Connecticut to southeast Iowa, southern Missouri to east Texas, the Gulf Coast, and Florida
  • The small dotted-blue is found in California and Nevada.
    Small Dotted-Blue
    (Philotiella speciosa)
    The small dotted-blue is found in California and Nevada.
  • The Acmon blue is found mainly in in California and Oregon but is also found in southwestern Canada and in the Great Plains.
    Acmon Blue
    (Plebejus acmon)
    The Acmon blue is found mainly in in California and Oregon but is also found in southwestern Canada and in the Great Plains.
  • Anna's blue is found from British Columbia, Canada to California.
    Anna's Blue
    (Plebejus anna)
    Anna's blue is found from British Columbia, Canada to California.
  • The San Emigdio Blue is found in Southern California.
    San Emigdio Blue
    (Plebejus emigdionis)
    The San Emigdio Blue is found in Southern California.
  • The northern blue is found from Nova Scotia west through the Great Lakes area and southern Canada; north to Alaska; south to central California, southern Idaho, and southwest Colorado.
    Northern Blue
    (Plebejus idas)
    The northern blue is found from Nova Scotia west through the Great Lakes area and southern Canada; north to Alaska; south to central California, southern Idaho, and southwest Colorado.
  • The lupine blue is found from southwestern Canada south through much of the mountain West into northern Mexico.
    Lupine Blue
    (Plebejus lupini)
    The lupine blue is found from southwestern Canada south through much of the mountain West into northern Mexico.
  • The cranberry blue is found in northeastern Europe, the Alps, North Asia, Japan, Korea, and north western North America.
    Cranberry Blue
    (Plebejus optilete)
    The cranberry blue is found in northeastern Europe, the Alps, North Asia, Japan, Korea, and north western North America.
  • The Shasta blue is found from Washington east to North Dakota and Nebraska; south to central California and Colorado.
    Shasta Blue
    (Plebejus shasta)
    The Shasta blue is found from Washington east to North Dakota and Nebraska; south to central California and Colorado.
  • The European common blue is found in Europe, Asia and Africa. T has been introduced to North America.
    European Common Blue
    (Polyommatus icarus)
    The European common blue is found in Europe, Asia and Africa. T has been introduced to North America.
  • The Marius hairstreak is found from Mexico to Panama.
    Marius Hairstreak
    (Rekoa marius)
    The Marius hairstreak is found from Mexico to Panama.
  • The gold-bordered hairstreak is found from Mexico to Argentina and the West Indies.
    Gold-Bordered Hairstreak
    (Rekoa palegon)
    The gold-bordered hairstreak is found from Mexico to Argentina and the West Indies.
  • The Zebina hairstreak is found in Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Mexico.
    Zebina Hairstreak
    (Rekoa zebina)
    The Zebina hairstreak is found in Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Mexico.
  • The Acadian hairstreak is found from Nova Scotia south to New Jersey, and west to Montana and Colorado. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Acadian Hairstreak
    (Satyrium acadica)
    The Acadian hairstreak is found from Nova Scotia south to New Jersey, and west to Montana and Colorado. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • Gold-hunter's hairstreak is found in the western U.S.
    Gold-Hunter's Hairstreak
    (Satyrium auretorum)
    Gold-hunter's hairstreak is found in the western U.S.
  • Behr's hairstreak is found in western North America from British Columbia, Canada south to California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas.
    Behr's Hairstreak
    (Satyrium behrii)
    Behr's hairstreak is found in western North America from British Columbia, Canada south to California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas.
  • The Banded Hairstreak is found east of the Rocky Mountains in North America. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Banded Hairstreak
    (Satyrium calanus)
    The Banded Hairstreak is found east of the Rocky Mountains in North America. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • The California hairstreak is found from British Columbia south to southern California and east to Colorado.
    California Hairstreak
    (Satyrium californica)
    The California hairstreak is found from British Columbia south to southern California and east to Colorado.
  • The hickory hairstreak is found in eastern North America, from southern Ontario, Canada west to Minnesota and Iowa, south in the Appalachian Mountains to eastern Tennessee.
    Hickory Hairstreak
    (Satyrium caryaevorus)
    The hickory hairstreak is found in eastern North America, from southern Ontario, Canada west to Minnesota and Iowa, south in the Appalachian Mountains to eastern Tennessee.
  • Edward’s hairstreak is found southern Canada and the eastern United States from Maine south to northeast Texas, central Missouri, and northern Georgia. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Edwards' Hairstreak
    (Satyrium edwardsii)
    Edward’s hairstreak is found southern Canada and the eastern United States from Maine south to northeast Texas, central Missouri, and northern Georgia. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • The southern hairstreak, also known as the oak hairstreak, is found from southern New England and the Atlantic Coast south to peninsular Florida and west to central Illinois, south-eastern Colorado and the Gulf Coast.
    Southern Hairstreak
    (Satyrium Favonius)
    The southern hairstreak, also known as the oak hairstreak, is found from southern New England and the Atlantic Coast south to peninsular Florida and west to central Illinois, south-eastern Colorado and the Gulf Coast.
  • The sooty hairstreak is found in western North America from British Columbia to central California, east to Wyoming and northern Colorado.
    Sooty Hairstreak
    (Satyrium fuliginosum)
    The sooty hairstreak is found in western North America from British Columbia to central California, east to Wyoming and northern Colorado.
  • King's hairstreak is found from Maryland south along the Atlantic coastal plain and Gulf states, west to eastern Texas.
    King's Hairstreak
    (Satyrium kingi)
    King's hairstreak is found from Maryland south along the Atlantic coastal plain and Gulf states, west to eastern Texas.
  • The striped hairstreak is from southern Canada through the Rocky Mountains and east to Maine and south to Florida. It is found in New Hampshire.
    Striped Hairstreak
    (Satyrium liparops)
    The striped hairstreak is from southern Canada through the Rocky Mountains and east to Maine and south to Florida. It is found in New Hampshire.
  • Poling's hairstreak is found from southern New Mexico and western Texas south to north-eastern Mexico.
    Poling's Hairstreak
    (Satyrium polingi
    Poling's hairstreak is found from southern New Mexico and western Texas south to north-eastern Mexico.
  • The hedgerow hairstreak is found from British Columbia, Canada south through California into Baja California and east through northern Arizona to northern New Mexico, Colorado, and Montana.
    Hedgerow Hairstreak
    (Satyrium saepium)
    The hedgerow hairstreak is found from British Columbia, Canada south through California into Baja California and east through northern Arizona to northern New Mexico, Colorado, and Montana.
  • The sylvan hairstreak is found from British Columbia, Canada southeast to Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico and south through California to Baja California, Mexico.
    Sylvan Hairstreak
    (Satyrium sylvinus)
    The sylvan hairstreak is found from British Columbia, Canada southeast to Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico and south through California to Baja California, Mexico.
  • The coral hairstreak is found throughout the northern 2/3 of the United States and in parts of Canada. It is found throughout New Hampshire
    Coral Hairstreak
    (Satyrium titus)
    The coral hairstreak is found throughout the northern 2/3 of the United States and in parts of Canada. It is found throughout New Hampshire
  • The pearly-gray hairstreak is found from Mexico to Venezuela.
    Pearly-Gray Hairstreak
    (Strephonota tephraeus)
    The pearly-gray hairstreak is found from Mexico to Venezuela.
  • Bartram's Scrub-Hairstreak s found in southern Florida and the West Indies.
    Bartram's Scrub-Hairstreak
    (Strymon acis)
    Bartram's Scrub-Hairstreak s found in southern Florida and the West Indies.
  • The white scrub-hairstreak is found from southern Texas to Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela and Trinidad.
    White Scrub-Hairstreak
    (Strymon albata)
    The white scrub-hairstreak is found from southern Texas to Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela and Trinidad.
  • The Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak is found from southern Texas south to Paraguay and the West Indies.
    Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak
    (Strymon bazochii)
    The Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak is found from southern Texas south to Paraguay and the West Indies.
  • The red-lined scrub-hairstreak is found from South Texas and southern Arizona south through Mexico to Costa Rica.
    Red-Lined Scrub-Hairstreak
    (Strymon bebrycia)
    The red-lined scrub-hairstreak is found from South Texas and southern Arizona south through Mexico to Costa Rica.
  • The Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak is found throughout the southern United States, Central America, parts of the Caribbean, and occasionally in South America.
    Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak
    (Strymon istapa)
    The Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak is found throughout the southern United States, Central America, parts of the Caribbean, and occasionally in South America.
  • The martial scrub-hairstreak is found in southern Florida and the Keys, West Indies.
    Martial Scrub-Hairstreak
    (Strymon martialis)
    The martial scrub-hairstreak is found in southern Florida and the Keys, West Indies.
  • The Gray Hairstreak is found in southern Canada and across most of the U.S., including New Hampshire. It is also found in northern Mexico.
    Gray Hairstreak
    (Strymon melinus)
    The Gray Hairstreak is found in southern Canada and across most of the U.S., including New Hampshire. It is also found in northern Mexico.
  • The Karner blue butterfly once could be found from Maine to Minnesota. Today its population is limited to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada. In New Hampshire, Karner blue butterflies are an endangered species. They are only are found in the Concord Pine Barrens in East Concord. It is the staste butterfly of New Hampshire.
    Karner Blue Butterfly
    (Plebejus samuelis)
    The Karner blue butterfly once could be found from Maine to Minnesota. Today its population is limited to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada. In New Hampshire, Karner blue butterflies are an endangered species. They are only are found in the Concord Pine Barrens in East Concord. It is the staste butterfly of New Hampshire.

Did You Know?

The Karner blue is a member of this family of butterflies.
The Karner blue is a member of this family of butterflies.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

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Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

American Copper - Lycaena phlaeasNorth/Central America
Coral Hairstreak - Satyrium titusNorth/Central America
Eastern Tailed-Blue - Cupido comyntasNorth/Central America
Frosted Elfin - Callophrys irusEndangered in NHNorth/Central America
Karner Blue Butterfly - Lycaeides melissa samuelisEndangered in USEndangered in NHNorth/Central America

Other Species Around the World

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