About Philotes pallescens Tilden & Downey, 1955
Euphilotes pallescens, commonly known as the pale blue, pallid blue, or pallid dotted blue, is a butterfly species belonging to the family Lycaenidae. This species is found in the United States, specifically in southeastern California, Nevada, southern Utah, and northern Arizona. Its wingspan measures between 16 and 21 mm. Adult butterflies have one generation per year and are active from July to September. Adult Euphilotes pallescens feed on flower nectar from plants in the Eriogonum genus. The larvae of this species feed on the flowers and fruits of Eriogonum species, including E. kearneyi, E. microthecum, and E. plumatella. Larvae are tended by ants.
