Animals Details

Scientific Name
Freyeria trochylus
Category
Insect
Created on Date
2024-10-04 16:23:10
Common Name
Grass Jewel butterfly
Synonym(s)
Grass Jewel butterfly
Family
Lycaenidae
Status
Live
Description

The Grass Jewel butterfly (Freyeria trochylus) is a small, delicate species with a striking appearance. Its wings are primarily brown with a metallic blue sheen, featuring a distinctive white stripe along the edges. The butterfly\'s body is slender, with a length of approximately 20-25 mm. The Grass Jewel butterfly is known for its rapid, erratic flight, often darting between low-growing vegetation in search of nectar.In its natural habitat, the Grass Jewel butterfly can be found in open areas, grasslands, and along forest edges. It is commonly seen in Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe, where it breeds throughout the year. The caterpillars of this species feed on plants in the Fabaceae family, such as clover and vetch.The Grass Jewel butterfly is also known for its unique behavior, where it often settles on low-growing vegetation, folding its wings to display its striking blue coloration.

 

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