Melissa Blue
 
Location: Bragg Creek, AB
Date: July, 2003		                
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Melissa Blue - dorsal
Common Name:  Melissa Blue

Latin Name:  Lycaeides melissa, Edwards, 1873
                        (R. Bercha, det.)

Wingspan:  20 - 33 mm

Range:   Prairies to Foothills

Habitat:  Sandy Areas

Time of year seen:  May to September

Preferred Flowers: Various

Caterpillars Diet: Alfalfa, Wild Licorice, Lupines

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