List of butterflies of North America (Lycaenidae)

Gossamer-wings include the subfamilies hairstreaks, harvesters, coppers, and blues.

Their flights vary from the fast, erratic hairstreaks to the slow, bouncy blues.

They like to feed at flowers, and males like to puddle at damp ground.

The larva is oval shaped with a flattened underside.

Ants like to eat and collect the honeydew made by the caterpillar.