tall scurf-pea
Cullen australasicum
Nectar
Host
Often common around its hostplants of small pea flowering herbs, shrubs and vines. Caterpillars feed on pea flowers and immature pods. Will feed on introduced pea flowers and vegetables.
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): | 25mm |
| Size (Female): | 27mm |
| Mature Larva Length: | 13-16mm |
| Months of Flight: | jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec |
| Abundance: | common |
| Alternate Names: | Pea Blue |
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Favoured Plants
Plants for attracting this butterfly to your garden
