Western Pygmy Blue, Brephidium exile
The smallest butterfly in the western United states, measing no more than 3/8".
Laguna Atascosa NWR, Texas, 24 October 2004.
Image: Biosparite.
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Comments
Amazing to see such detailed designs packed onto such tiny wings!
Posted by: David Harmon | December 16, 2006 9:52 AM