box mistletoe
Amyema miquelii
Nectar
Host
Satin Azure
Ogyris amaryllis meridionalis
The bright metallic blue upper side is usually only seen when flying. At rest only the underside is seen. Caterpillars feed on a variety of Amyema sp. Mistletoes being particularly preferable to A. pressii Wingspan: male and female 34mm
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly, on the research-quality website now managed by BCSA, (here)
Key Facts
| Family: | lycaenidae |
| Size (Male): | 34mm |
| Size (Female): | 34mm |
| Mature Larva Length: | 21-27mm |
| Months of Flight: | jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec |
| Abundance: | common |
| Alternate Names: | Amaryllis Azure |
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Favoured Plants
Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden
