#Euchrysops cnejus

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a couple of Blues (Polyommatinae subfamily) seen resting in the tall grasses at dusk.

(top) Spotted Pea-blue (Euchrysops cnejus).

(bottom) Common Grass-blue (Zizina otis).

[rattyexplores]

𝑬𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒚𝒔𝒐𝒑𝒔 𝒄𝒏𝒆𝒋𝒖𝒔

“Cupid, Five-Spotted Pea Blue, Gram Blue”

Order Lepidoptera Superfamily Papilionoidea Family Lycaenidae “Blues, Hairstreaks, Coppers” Subfamily Polyommatinae Tribe Polyommatini

The female Adult moth have a subterminal arc of black spots by each tail. Though both sexes have very similar undersides. Can’t determine this specimens sex.

The Larval stage (has yet to be photographed) is green, with small black spots along the side, and a line of red spots along the center of the back. Being an azure, it also frequently attended by various species of ants.

The caterpillar feeds on:

Cajanus cajan “Pidgeon Peas”

Cajanus reticulatus “Tussa Jute”

Macroptilium atropurpureum “Siratro”

Macroptilium lathyroides “Phasey Bean”

Phaseolus vulgaris “Beans” 

Vigna luteola “Dalrymple Beans” 

Vigna unguiculata “Cowpea”

Vigna vexillata “Zombi Peas”

The Eggs are small and white, and laid singly on young buds and shoots of the foodplant.

This species is found in these Australian states:

Q.L.D

N.T

W.A

Along with these Countries:

India

Laos

Philippines

Singapore

Sri Lanka

Sumatra

Thailand

17/12/20, source - RatteJak

[butterflykerala]

Euchrysops cnejus cnejus (Fabricius, 1798) – Oriental Gram Blue 

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