Grey Smoky Blue
Common NameGrey Smoky Blue
Scientific NameEuchrysops cnejus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorslight brown, grey, white, orange, black
HabitatOpen grassy areas, gardens, agricultural fields, scrubland
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia, Australia
Host PlantsCajanus cajan, Vigna unguiculata, Phaseolus vulgaris, Glycine max, Lablab purpureus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant buds or flowers. Larvae are often tended by ants (myrmecophilous) and pupate on the host plant or nearby.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale grey-brown underside with white-ringed spots, the distinctive orange-ringed black eyespot on the hindwing, and often a small tail on the hindwing.
Description
A small butterfly with a pale grey-brown underside, featuring intricate patterns of white-ringed spots and streaks, and a prominent orange-ringed black eyespot on the hindwing.
