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Lang's short-tailed blue

Lang's short-tailed blue

Leptotes pirithous

A species of Zebra blues, Also known as Leptotes pirithous-brevidentatus-jeanneli-babaulti complex

Leptotes pirithous is a small butterfly with a wingspan of 21–29 mm in males and 24–30 mm in females. The uppersides of the wings are purple bluish in males, bluish brown in female. The undersides are dark beige striped with white lines. The hindwings show marginal orange and black spots and two small tails.

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Attributes of Lang's short-tailed blue
Colors
Brown
Gray
Blue
Habitat
warm, dry and rocky area (forest and edge; roadside; wasteland; valley; mountain slope)
Adult Food Sources
Lantana, asystasia, thunbergia, ixora, hibiscus
Larva Food Source
Fabaceae family plants, plumbago auriculata, plumbago europaea, wisteria sinensis, securidaca longipedunculata
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Lang's short-tailed blue is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Lang's short-tailed blue is often found near the corolla, where its fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of the plant.
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Lang's short-tailed blue feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Lang's short-tailed blue
It can be found in southern Europe, along the Mediterranean coast, in Asia Minor up to the Himalayas, and in most of Africa and Madagascar.
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Distribution Area of Lang's short-tailed blue
Mediterranean countries
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Life Cycle of Lang's short-tailed blue
Egg The tiny, rounded eggs of lang's short-tailed blue are often laid on the host plant. The color can vary from white to pale green. At this stage, the lang's short-tailed blue is immobile and undergoes cell differentiation in preparation for the larval stage.
Larva In the larval state, lang's short-tailed blue is known as a caterpillar, exhibiting a long, segmented body with a varying pattern that can serve as camouflage. It eats voraciously and grows rapidly, shedding its skin multiple times.
Pupal During the pupal stage, lang's short-tailed blue is enveloped within a chrysalis. It undergoes a dramatic transformation. The chrysalis may blend with the surroundings in color and form, providing protection as lang's short-tailed blue restructures its body.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult lang's short-tailed blue's development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Adult Size of Lang's short-tailed blue
2 - 3 cm
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Predators of Lang's short-tailed blue Larvae
Ants, wasps, spiders, birds, lizards
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Predators of Adult Lang's short-tailed blue
Birds, spiders, mantis, lizards, rodents, ants
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Interesting Facts About Lang's short-tailed blue
The lang's short-tailed blue engages in a symbiotic relationship with ants, where the ants protect the larvae in exchange for a sugary substance the larvae produce.
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Scientific Classification of Lang's short-tailed blue
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Youth Habitat of Lang's short-tailed blue
Tropical Rainforests, Savannas, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Lang's short-tailed blue
Tropical Rainforests, Savannas, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas
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How Can You Attract Lang's short-tailed blue
Since lang's short-tailed blue is a butterfly, adults are likely attracted to nectar-producing flowers. Planting or placing native flowers known to attract butterflies can serve as a trap food.
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Habitat Preferences of Lang's short-tailed blue Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of lang's short-tailed blue are often deposited on flower buds or young leaves of host plants. Caterpillars can be found munching on leaves, hiding in silk nests they create for protection. Pupae typically affix to a plant stem or leaf underside in a concealed location. To locate them, inspect potential host plants, focusing on the underside of leaves for the cryptic pupae and on young shoots for the caterpillars. Adults, being butterflies, are mostly seen fluttering around nectar sources such as flowering plants in sunny, open habitats. To find these adults, visit gardens, meadows, or fields during warm, sunny days when they are most active.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Lang's short-tailed blue
The best time to find lang's short-tailed blue would be during the daytime when the sun is out, as this is when butterflies are most active and visible while they are foraging for nectar.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Lang's short-tailed blue
Warm, sunny, and calm weather is most suitable for finding lang's short-tailed blue as butterflies prefer these conditions for flight and feeding.
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How and Where Can You Find Lang's short-tailed blue at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of lang's short-tailed blue will be tiny and typically laid on the host plants. Search for them on the underside of leaves, especially on plants that caterpillars of lang's short-tailed blue are known to feed upon.
Larva Caterpillars of lang's short-tailed blue can be seen on host plants, often feeding on leaves. Look for signs of feeding damage or frass (caterpillar droppings) on and around host plants to locate lang's short-tailed blue caterpillars.
Pupal To find lang's short-tailed blue in its pupal stage, check the areas surrounding the host plants where larvae are found. Lang's short-tailed blue pupae might be attached to plant stems, leaves, or even nearby structures, camouflaged in the environment.
Adult Adult lang's short-tailed blue will be active, seeking nectar, and potentially engaging in mating behavior. Look for lang's short-tailed blue fluttering around flowers, basking in the sun on vegetation, or taking minerals from damp patches of earth or puddles.
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Beneficial Effects of Lang's short-tailed blue
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Pollinator
Pollinator
Attract Plant Feature
Color, Smell
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Lang's short-tailed blue flutters from flower to flower, drawn by vivid colors and enticing scents. While feeding on the nectar, lang's short-tailed blue inadvertently collects and transfers pollen, aiding in the cross-pollination of plants. This not only sustains the insect but also plays a crucial role in the reproductive cycle of flora.
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