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Acmon Blue

Icaricia acmon

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Icaricia

About

Plebejus acmon, the Acmon blue, is a North American butterfly. It ranges mainly in California but can be seen north to Oregon and south through Baja California. The tops of the wings are blue with dark edges in males and brown in females. Its underside is white with black spots for both sexes with a red-orange band on the hindwing. Adults feed on nectar while caterpillars can feed on buckwheats, lupines, trefoils, and milkvetches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Acmon Blue?
The scientific name of Acmon Blue is Icaricia acmon.
What kingdom does Acmon Blue belong to?
Acmon Blue belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Acmon Blue belong to?
Acmon Blue belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Acmon Blue belong to?
Acmon Blue belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Acmon Blue belong to?
Acmon Blue belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Acmon Blue belong to?
Acmon Blue belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
What genus does Acmon Blue belong to?
Acmon Blue belongs to the genus Icaricia.