White-M Hairstreak (Parrhasius m-album)
White-M Hairstreak (Parrhasius m-album)
Point Pelee National Park, ON 2012/08/24
Point Pelee National Park, ON 2012/08/24
Blue Ridge Parkway, NC 2015/05/18
Member of Family: Lycaenidae
French common name: Porte-queue saphir
This species is usually a rare migrant in Southern Ontario, but good numbers were seen in 2012. The individual at top right has sustained damage to the tail area of its hind wings, revealing the bright blue upper side colour that inspires its french common name.
To see where this butterfly has been reported, visit: The Ontario Butterfly Atlas Online
For further info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada (en français)