A new azure subspecies to be looking for on the upcoming Green Ridge count

[Rick Borchelt]

Harry's out this week with a new description for Valeriia's Azure, a subspecies of Northern Azure (Celastrina lucia) that is almost certainly the "Northern Azure" we've been reporting in spring on the annual count.  Should be flying when we census on April 4 (just a month away!!!). A good chance to review ID tips for springtime azures.

https://leplog.wordpress.com/2026/02/25/another-azure-to-add-to-the-central-appalachian-mix/