Pale Grass Blue
Common NamePale Grass Blue
Scientific NameZizeeria maha
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorspale brown, cream, black
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, gardens, open fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeAsia (India, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Korea)
Host PlantsOxalis corniculata, Zornia diphylla, Melilotus indicus, Trifolium repens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods from spring to autumn in temperate zones
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically slug-shaped and may be myrmecophilous (associated with ants). Pupation occurs on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsLook for its small size and the characteristic pale underside with a distinct pattern of black spots. Males have a violet-blue upperside, while females are typically brownish on the upperside.
Description
A small butterfly with a pale, often bluish-white or brownish-white underside, distinctly marked with numerous small black spots across both forewings and hindwings.
