Lasaia sula
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Lasaia Sula is a butterfly ( butterfly ) from the family of Gossamer (Lycaenidae).
description
butterfly
The wingspan of the moth is 22 to 32 millimeters. On the upper side, the wings of the males are colored brightly metallic blue, which is why the species is called the Blue Metalmark in English . Females are colored ocher to gray-white on the upper side. The undersides of the wings have a whitish to brownish color. All wings are piebald in both sexes with black dots. The apex of the forewings is pointed.
egg
The very flat, sometimes scaly-looking eggs have an unusual appearance that resembles a flat, small cake.
distribution and habitat
Lasaia sula occurs in southern Texas as well as in large parts of subtropical South America as far as Honduras . The subspecies Lasaia sula peninsularis is common in Central America. The species prefers to live in open forest landscapes and on agricultural areas.
Way of life
The moths form several generations per year, which can be found at least from April to November. Legumes (Fabaceae), especially Albizia species, serve as food plants for the caterpillars .
swell
Individual evidence
- ↑ Butterflies and Moths of North America http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Lasaia-sula
- ^ Butterflies of America http://butterfliesofamerica.com/lasaia_s_sula_specimens.htm
- ↑ a b c James A. Scott: The Butterflies of North America: A Natural History and Field Guide. Stanford, California: Stanford University Press, 1986, ISBN 0-8047-2013-4 , pp. 122 and 354
- ↑ Occurrence of Lasaia sula peninsularis http://eol.org/pages/4105962/maps
literature
- James A. Scott: The Butterflies of North America , Stanford University Press, Stanford CA., 1992, ISBN 0-8047-2013-4 , pp. 122 and 354
Web links
- eol.org - Encyclopedia of Life