This species has an intimate association with Papyrius sp. ants. The caterpillar feeds on a wide range of dissimilar plant species Wingspan: 26mm – 27mm.
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly on this research-quality website (now managed by the BCSA)
Key Facts
| Family: | lycaenidae |
| Size (Male): | 26mm |
| Size (Female): | 27mm |
| Mature Larva Length: | mm |
| Months of Flight: | |
| Abundance: | uncommon |
| Alternate Names: | Dingy Jewel |