Bug FAQBlack-bordered Babul Blue
Azanus moriqua · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Lycaenidae
Also called: Thorn-tree Babul Blue, Thorn-tree Blue
The black-bordered babul blue is a small Lycaenid butterfly with a wingspan of about 19 to 25 mm. It lives throughout the Afrotropical realm and its caterpillars feed on Acacia species. Adults fly year-round, but are most common from September through May.
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How to recognize it
The black-bordered babul blue belongs to the butterfly family Lycaenidae.
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Size
Males measure 19 to 24 mm in wingspan, while females measure 19 to 25 mm.
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Where it lives
It inhabits the Afrotropical region.
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What it eats
The larvae feed on leaves of Acacia species.
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Life cycle
Adults are on the wing throughout the year, with a peak from September to May.
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When you see it
Their flight period is mainly between September and May, though they can be seen year-round.
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Where it comes from
Its native range is the Afrotropical realm.
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Questions people ask
When are black-bordered babul blues most active?
They are most commonly seen flying from September through May, but can be observed all year.
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How big are these butterflies?
Males have a wingspan of 19 to 24 mm and females 19 to 25 mm.
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Where can I find black-bordered babul blues?
They occur throughout the Afrotropical realm.
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Same family (Lycaenidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azanus_moriqua
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