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Description
The Peablue is occasionally abundant in the coastal areas of Singapore. An example is the Sungei Buloh Nature Sanctuary where it can be found on the fringes of the mudflats amongst the tall grasses. Its host plant, Crotalaria anagyroides can be found in the area.
The male is dull purple above, with two black tornal spots on the hindwing. The female is brown, with the wing bases pale shining blue. The underside is buff, transversed by white fasciae. The black tornal spots are orange-crowned. The white tipped tail is about 3-5 mm long.

Scientific Name: Lampides boeticus (Pea Blue / Long-tailed Blue)

Description
Family : Lycaenidae
SubFamily : Lycaeninae
Common Name : Pea Blue / Long-tailed Blue, 亮灰蝶

Description
The Peablue is occasionally abundant in the coastal areas of Singapore. An example is the Sungei Buloh Nature Sanctuary where it can be found on the fringes of the mudflats amongst the tall grasses. Its host plant, Crotalaria anagyroides can be found in the area.
The male is dull purple above, with two black tornal spots on the hindwing. The female is brown, with the wing bases pale shining blue. The underside is buff, transversed by white fasciae. The black tornal spots are orange-crowned. The white tipped tail is about 3-5 mm long.

Scientific Name: Lampides boeticus (Pea Blue / Long-tailed Blue)

Description
Family : Lycaenidae
SubFamily : Lycaeninae
Common Name : Pea Blue / Long-tailed Blue, 亮灰蝶