Edward's Blue
Hemiargus ceraunus gyas
This butterfly was photographed along Camp Creek east of Carefree, Arizona. Sept. 2008.
Lycaenidae -- Gossamer-winged Butterfly Family
Edward's Blue has a wingspan of roughly 19 mm. The small slug-like caterpillar feeds upon the leaves of catclaw, mesquite and other members of the bean family. They are commonly found in the Sonoran Desert particularily along washes and in canyons.