Animal's Details

Scientific Name
Lampides boeticus
Category
Insect
Created on Date
2024-10-04 16:26:21
Common Name
Pea Blue
Synonym(s)
Pea Blue
Family
Lycaenidae
Status
Live
Description

The Pea Blue butterfly (Lampides boeticus) is a small to medium-sized species with a striking blue coloration. Its wings are a bright, iridescent blue with a distinctive black border and white spots, giving it a unique appearance. The butterfly\'s body is slender, with a length of approximately 20-25 mm. The Pea Blue butterfly is known for its rapid, erratic flight, often seen flitting between low-growing vegetation in search of nectar.

In its natural habitat, the Pea Blue 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 peas and beans.

The Pea Blue 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.