Tailed meadow blue
Introduction:
Tailed Meadow Blue (C. jobates
jobates) is a grassland species. It
is not unusual for them to be seen flying with pieces missing from their
hindwings as birds and lizards mistake the tail for a 'false head'.
Distribution: Northern
Namibia.
Breeding/Larval food:
Slug-shaped larvae dig into host plants. The head is hidden under the
body.
Colouration: Conspicuous
orange-edged lunule and tails. Underside hindwing spots are reddish instead of
black.
On the wing: September to
May.
Wingspan: 23 to 32mm.
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