Karner Blue Butterfly Poster Print

The Karner Blue Butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis) is a small, endangered butterfly dependent on wild lupine for its caterpillars.  The insects requires specific oak savanna/pine barren habitats.  The males are silvery-blue, females brown with orange crescents. The butterfly has a short adult life involving two broods annually. The Karner Blue feeds on nectar from various flowers. Because of it’s special needs, the butterfly is considered endangered as it faces threats from habitat loss due to fire suppression, urbanization, and agriculture.

The Karner Blue Butterfly poster is shipped in a sturdy 2″ mailing tube with plastic endcaps. It will look great on the walls of any room and is a must for any lover of insect art. The artwork can be signed by the artist or custom text added upon request.

The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%

All images are scientifically accurate and expertly drawn by wildlife artist Roger Hall.

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