Cyna Blue
Common NameCyna Blue
Scientific NameZizula cyna
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorslight blue, grey, black
HabitatGrasslands, open fields, disturbed areas, desert washes, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California), Mexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsMimosa, Acacia, Prosopis, Desmodium
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are small, green, and slug-like, feeding on leaves and flowers. Pupae are typically green or brown, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its extremely small size and the pattern of small black spots on the pale blue-grey underside of its wings. Often flies close to the ground.
Description
A very small butterfly with pale blue-grey undersides marked with several small black spots. Its body is also pale blue-grey and fuzzy.
