Last Updated on February 15, 2026 1:16 PM by Miroslav Maric
English name:
Long-tailed Blue
Full scientific name:
Lampides boeticus (Linnaeus, 1767)
Croatian name:
Veliki tigrasti plavac
Flight Period and Life Cycle
More broods per year.
Distribution in Croatia
The entire territory excluding islands. Check the included map.
External Morphology Characteristics
In males, the upper side of the wings is blue with a thin and dark border on the forewing. In females, the dark upper side of the wings has a bluish glare in the basal zone. The underside of the wings is yellowish-brown in color and it is a bit more saturated in females. On the hindwing there is a long tail. At the margin, near the tail, there are two dark spots with a silver edge.
Behavior
Is capable of migrating on a long distances.
Larval host-plants
Family Fabaceae
Habitat
Stays on flowering vegetation from gardens to meadows. It is also common on moist soil. Elevations: 0-1500m.
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