box mistletoe
Amyema miquelii
Nectar
Host
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 this research-quality website (now managed by the BCSA)
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 |