Anna'S Blue
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Anna'S Blue
plebejus anna
The Anna's Blue is a beautiful butterfly with vibrant blue wings! It flutters around gardens and meadows, bringing joy to everyone who sees it.
Habitat: Meadows, gardens, and open fields.
Appearance
The Anna'S Blue is a small butterfly with brilliant iridescent blue upper wings in males, often with dark borders. Females have a more subdued blue with broad black edges. Its underside is greyish-brown with a distinct row of small black spots, often ringed with white or orange.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyLycaenidaeGenusLycaeides
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
Anna's Blue caterpillars sometimes camouflage themselves by mimicking bird droppings!
Sometimes, the blue of their wings shifts slightly, appearing different from various angles!
The dazzling blue on their wings isn't paint, but light bouncing off tiny, clear scales!
Their long, coiled 'tongue' is perfect for sipping nectar, like a tiny built-in straw!
Special abilities
Ability
Shimmering Disguise
Anna'S Blue has microscopic scales on its wings that create stunning iridescent blue colors because of how light reflects, helping them attract mates.
Ability
Ant Alliance
Anna'S Blue caterpillars can produce sweet honeydew that attracts ants, which then protect the caterpillars from predators.
Ability
Nectar Sucker
Anna'S Blue has a long, straw-like proboscis that allows it to reach deep into flowers to drink nectar, helping them get energy.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 25-32 mm
- Size
- 10-15 mm
- Lifespan
- 7-28 days
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Anna's Blue butterflies sip sugary nectar from flowers and their caterpillars munch on plant leaves.
Age differences: Larvae (caterpillars) eat plant leaves, while adults exclusively drink flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- nectar
- Lupine leaves
- Vetch leaves
- Clover leaves
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
depends on
Bigleaf Lupine
Lupinus polyphyllus
Larvae feed on its leaves.
symbiotic with
Common Field Ant
Formica neogagates
Ants protect caterpillars for honeydew.
eaten by
Common Wasp
Vespula vulgaris
Wasps prey on caterpillars.
depends on
White Clover
Trifolium repens
Adults drink nectar from its flowers.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Anna's ButterflyPlebejus Butterfly
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Anna'S Blue?
The easiest way to identify Anna'S Blue is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
What is Anna'S Blue's wingspan?
25-32 mm
How big is Anna'S Blue?
10-15 mm
How long does Anna'S Blue live?
7-28 days
What does Anna'S Blue eat?
Anna's Blue butterflies sip sugary nectar from flowers and their caterpillars munch on plant leaves.
Where is Anna'S Blue usually found?
Meadows, gardens, and open fields.
How does Anna'S Blue hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Anna'S Blue have?
6
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