
Community identification
Green-underside Blue
Glaucopsyche alexis
- Order & Family
- Order Lepidoptera, Family Lycaenidae
- Size
- Wingspan of 25 to 30 mm
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