Black-spotted Grass-blue
Common NameBlack-spotted Grass-blue
Scientific NameZizeeria karsandra
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorspale blue, brown, white, black
HabitatOpen grasslands, meadows, disturbed areas, gardens, agricultural land
Geographic RangeAfrica, Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia
Host PlantsZornia, Indigofera, Medicago, Trifolium
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical and subtropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae feed on leaves and flowers, often attended by ants. Pupation occurs on the host plant or nearby.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pale underside coloration, and the single prominent black spot on the underside of the hindwing, which helps differentiate it from similar grass-blue species.
Description
A small butterfly with pale greyish-white undersides, featuring a distinct single black spot on the hindwing. Males typically have violet-blue upper sides, while females are brown.
