Lampides boeticus
One of the most widespread butterflies in the world, being found in Australia, Asia, Europe and Africa, the Pea Blue, or Long-tailed Blue, occurs all over South Africa. They’re quite catholic in their habitat requirements and very common in gardens. They can be a pest where peas and beans are farmed; the larvae feeding on plants from the legume family.
Adult Pea Blues are seen throughout the year and boast a wingspan of only 2-3cm. The IUCN considers it to be of least concern.
Pea Blue
Pea Blue
Pea Blue butterflies
Long-tailed Blue
Long-tailed Blue
Long-tailed Blue
Long-tailed Blue Butterfly
Long-tailed Blue Butterfly
Pea Blue
Pea Blue
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I am thoroughly enjoying your butterfly series!
Thank you very much, Anne. I like chasing them with my camera!
Ek stem saam met Ineke, hulle is delikaat en fyntjies.
So delikaat en fyntjies, selfs die kleur ook.
Klein en fyn is hulle beslis, Ineke!