Bug Identifier
Green-underside Blue
Community identification

Green-underside Blue

Glaucopsyche alexis

Order & Family
Order Lepidoptera, Family Lycaenidae
Size
Wingspan of 25 to 30 mm
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Flowery meadows, bushy areas, and forest edges, typically in hilly or mountainous regions

Diet & Feeding

Adults drink nectar from various flowers; larvae feed on legumes such as clover, broom, and vetch

Behavior Patterns

Diurnal butterfly that flies in a single generation from April to July; larvae often have symbiotic relationships with ants

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans; serves as a pollinator and an important part of the grassland food web