Butterflies of Rosewood Nature Study Area
A list of the butterfly species that inhabit Rosewood Nature Study Area in Reno, NV.
Western Pygmy-Blue
The western pygmy blue (Brephidium exilis or Brephidium exile) is one of the smallest butterflies in the world and the smallest in North America. It has reached Hawaii, as well as the Persian Gulf, including eastern Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Upperside copper brown with dull blue at the bases of both wings. Underside of hindwing is copper brown ...more ↓
