A Ministrymon leda butterfly. - a photo on Flickriver

            Ministrymon leda is a little species of hairstreak resident in patchy distribution to the south western United States and into northern Mexico, and migratory in some parts of its range (Scott 1986). Habitats are lower Sonoran zone desert thorn forest. Host plants are trees restricted to Prosopis juliflora var. torreyana (Leguminosae). with most known hosts from X. Eggs are laid on the host plant flowers singly. Larvae are thought to eat flowers. Individuals overwinter as X. There are many flights each year with the approximate flight time Apr1-Nov30. 

Los Angeles. California.

Taken on: September 16, 2023

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Camera:	Google Pixel 7 Pro
Aperture:	f/1.9
Exposure Time:	1/4000 sec
Focal Length:	6.8mm
ISO:	51
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	PaintShop Pro 19.00
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