- Lycaeides melissa
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Lycaeides melissa Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Lycaenidae Genus: Lycaeides Species: L. melissa Binomial name Lycaeides melissa
Edwards, 1873The Melissa Blue (Lycaeides melissa) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Western North America, from Canada to Mexico. The Karner Blue (Lycaeides melissa samuelis) is a subspecies of the Melissa Blue.
The wingspan is 22–35 mm. The butterfly flies from April to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Lupin, Medicago and Lotus species.
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Categories:- Lycaenidae
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