Karner Blue (Lycaeides samuelis)

Not found in NC, this federally endangered species occurs from New York to Minnesota. In Michigan, it can be locally common where found, but is quite habitat-specific and known only from a few counties in the lower peninsula. Formerly treated as a subspecies of Melissa Blue (Plebejus melissa samuelis).


Karner Blue (Lycaeides samuelis), Male Allegan Co., MI 5 July 2004	Karner Blue (Lycaeides samuelis), Male Allegan Co., MI 5 July 2004


Karner Blue (Lycaeides samuelis), Female Allegan Co., MI 5 July 2004	Karner Blue (Lycaeides samuelis), Female Allegan Co., MI 5 July 2004

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