Lesser Grass Blue
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Common NameLesser Grass Blue
Scientific NameZizina otis
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsblue, white
HabitatGrasslands, open fields, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia, Australia
Host PlantsLegumes (Fabaceae family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid singly on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, and pupation occurs on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, iridescent blue upperwings with a prominent white fringe, and a relatively plain greyish-brown underside with faint, often indistinct, spots.
Description
A small butterfly with iridescent blue upperwings and a distinct white fringe. The underside is typically greyish-brown with faint spots.
