Lampides boeticus
Pea Blue / Long-tailed Blue
Family: | Lycaenidae |
Subfamily: | Lycaeninae |
Genus | Lampides |
Species: | boeticus |
Common Name: | Pea Blue / Long-tailed Blue |
Wingspan: | 22 mm |
Life History: | complete |
Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
Hostplants: |
Description
The Peablue is occasionally abundant in the coastal areas of Singapore. An example is the Sungei Buloh Nature Sanctuary where it can be found on the fringes of the mudflats amongst the tall grasses. Its host plant, Crotalaria anagyroides can be found in the area.
Habitat & Habits
The male is dull purple above, with two black tornal spots on the hindwing. The female is brown, with the wing bases pale shining blue. The underside is buff, transversed by white fasciae. The black tornal spots are orange-crowned. The white tipped tail is about 3-5 mm long.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
See Butterflycircle's blog article - Life History of the Pea Blue.
Further Reading
To be detailed.