The View From Frog Pond Holler

Azures at the Watering Hole

Celastrina species, probably Appalachian Azure (Celastrina neglectamajor) or Summer Azure (Celastrina neglecta). Because of their large size, I'm leaning toward the C. neglectamajor ID. These are getting a drink in my patio garden. May 28, 2015 [Photo: Cathie Bird]

Slender Baskettail Dragonfly (Image)

Slender Baskettail (Epitheca costalis), April 25, 2015 [Photo: Cathie Bird]

Eastern-tailed Blue (top and side views)

Eastern-tailed Blue (Everes comyntas) top view, April 21, 2015 [Photo: Cathie Bird]

 

Eastern-tailed Blue (Everes comyntas) side view, April18, 2015 [Photo: Cathie Bird]

Spring Azure

Spring Azure (Celastrin ladon), form violacea, April 20, 2015 [Photo: Cathie Bird]

Appalachian Silvery Blue

'Appalachian' Silvery Blue (Glaucopsyche lygdamus) on April 11, 2015 [Photo: Cathie Bird]