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!
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Thank you very much, Anne. I like chasing them with my camera!
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Ek stem saam met Ineke, hulle is delikaat en fyntjies.
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So delikaat en fyntjies, selfs die kleur ook.
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Klein en fyn is hulle beslis, Ineke!
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