Cassius Blue Butterfly

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The Cassius Blue (Leptotes cassius) is one of two Leptotes species found in the United States.

They are smaller than average blues with two brightly colored eye spots on the edge of the hind wing.

Their flight pattern is quick and erratic, which provides a good in flight field identification clue.

The Larvae feed on a variety of plants including members of the pea and leadwort families. Adults nectar on a variety of flowers.

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