Long-Tailed Blue

The long-tailed blue is a small butterfly with delicate wings, part of the gossamer-winged family. It flits through warm regions around the world, easily spotted by the thin, wispy tails trailing from its hindwings.

• Its wings shimmer with subtle blue hues, more vivid in males.
• The larvae often feed on pea plants and related crops.
• Adults rarely grow larger than a standard postage stamp.