Range & Habitat:

Recorded throughout the northern tier of states, there is also an interesting record from Monmouth county.

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male dorsal

male lateral

Description:

Largely blue, it is almost identical to the more common Hagen's Bluet, and must be identified by critical examination of the terminal appendages. Told from bluets such as Boreal, Northern and Familiar by the teardrop shaped postocular spots and small occipital bar.  Possibly can be told from the Northern/Boreal complex by the blue sides to S10

Conservation Status:

Global: G5 - Secure globally, but possibly rare in parts of its range

Flight season:

Early Date: 5/30
Late Date: 7/23

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