Lampides boeticus (Linnaeus, 1767)
long-tailed blue
on Colutea, etc.
parasite
Larvae freely on the leaves and pods.
host plants
Fabaceae, oligophagous
Astragalus; Colutea arborescens, atlantica; Cytisus scoparius; Erophaca baetica; Genista maderensis; Lathyrus latifolius, sylvestris; Lupinus luteus; Medicago sativa; Pisum sativum; Spartium junceum; Trifolium; Ulex europaeus.
? Also Polygala myrtifolia (Polygalaceae)
distribution within Europe
PESI (2021).
ei, larva, pupa
see Lepiforum.
notes
Migrant.
references
Baquero, Moraza, AriƱo & Jordana (2011a), Dupont, Luquet, Demerges & Drouet (2013a), Huertas Dionisio (2007a), Jordano Barbudo, Rodriguez Gonzalez & Fernandez Haeger (1988a), Lafranchis (2020b), Lepiforum (2021), Vegliante & Zilli (2007a), Vieira (2008a).