tall scurf-pea
Cullen australasicum
Nectar
Host
Often very common, seen flitting low in open grassy areas. Caterpillars feed on herbaceous pea plants and have adapted to clover.
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly on this research-quality website (now managed by the BCSA)
Family: | lycaenidae |
Size (Male): | 20mm |
Size (Female): | 23mm |
Mature Larva Length: | 12mm |
Months of Flight: | jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec |
Abundance: | common |
Alternate Names: | Common Grass-blue |