Pale Grass Blue
Common NamePale Grass Blue
Scientific NameZizeeria maha
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyPolyommatinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorspale brown, black
HabitatOpen grassy areas, meadows, gardens, agricultural fields
Geographic RangeAsia (India, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Korea)
Host PlantsOxalis, Medicago, Trifolium, Zornia, Melilotus
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, typically legumes. The larvae are slug-like and green, feeding on leaves, and pupation occurs on or near the host plant. This species has multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the pale brown underside with a characteristic arrangement of black spots, and the absence of tails on the hindwings. Males typically have blue uppersides, while females are brown.
Description
A small butterfly with pale brown undersides featuring a distinct pattern of black spots on both forewings and hindwings. Its body is slender and covered in fine, light-colored hairs.
