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Description

Lampides boeticus

Pea Blue / Long-tailed Blue

Details

Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Lycaeninae
Genus: Lampides
Species: boeticus
Common Name: Pea Blue / Long-tailed Blue
Wingspan: 22
Forms:
Status in Singapore:
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore
Hostplant(s): Crotalaria anagyroides Crotoloria mucronata (Rattleweed)




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.

Source: ButterflyCircle
Image size
1500x1000px 217.31 KB
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D700
Shutter Speed
25/10000 second
Aperture
F/8.0
Focal Length
180 mm
ISO Speed
250
Date Taken
Sep 1, 2012, 11:51:00 AM
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BeatrixW's avatar
so beautiful... the colors are great!