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Small Blue

Cupido minimus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Cupido

About

The small blue (Cupido minimus) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. Despite its common name, it is not particularly blue. The male has some bluish suffusion at the base of its upper wings but is mostly dark brown like the female. The species can live in colonies of up to several hundred and in its caterpillar stage is cannibalistic. The small blue is known for being the smallest butterfly found in the United Kingdom. It...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Small Blue?
The scientific name of Small Blue is Cupido minimus.
What kingdom does Small Blue belong to?
Small Blue belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Small Blue belong to?
Small Blue belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Small Blue belong to?
Small Blue belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Small Blue belong to?
Small Blue belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Small Blue belong to?
Small Blue belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
What genus does Small Blue belong to?
Small Blue belongs to the genus Cupido.