Western Pygmy Blue

The Western Pygmy Blue butterfly (Brephidium exilis) is a member of the Gossamer-wing (Lycaenidae) family, and is found in the San Francisco Bay Area.

It is attracted to the following California native plants, found in the East Bay region:

Photo courtesy of Daniel Fitzgerald

Western Pygmy Blue

Sesuvium verrucosum
western sea-purslane
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Salicornia pacifica
pickleweed
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Atriplex lentiformis
big saltbush
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Atriplex leucophylla
beach saltbush
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