“I saw in Louisiana a live-oak growing / All alone stood it ... thanks to the strong suction of their fingers and toes. This butterfly takes its name from its wings, which are blue on top ...

The Thorne's hairstreak butterfly has been recognized as unique and imperiled since it was first described as a species in 1983. And with the designation of federal wilderness over its entire range, ...

DESCRIPTION: A small butterfly reaching just about 1 inch in size, the Bartram's scrub-hairstreak is predominantly gray with spots of white and rust. HABITAT: The Bartram's scrub-hairstreak is found ...