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Blue Metalmark

Lasaia sula
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Summary

Lasaia sula, the blue metalmark, is a species of butterfly in the family Riodinidae that is native to North America. It ranges from the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States south to Honduras and inhabits subtropical forests, forest edges, and agricultural areas. The top of the wings is metallic blue while the undersides are checker spotted and grayish brown. The wingspan is 2.2 to 3.2 cm. Caterpillars feed on Albizia species.

Blue Metalmark

Lasaia sula
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harmful
bite
tree pest
garden pest
crop pest
pest

Scientific classification

kingdom: Animalia
phylum: Arthropoda
class: Insecta
order: Lepidoptera
family: Riodinidae
genus: Lasaia

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