6,152 observationsCritically Endangered
Western Tailed-Blue
Cupido amyntula
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Cupido
About
The western tailed-blue (Cupido amyntula) is a member of the family Lycaenidae and is seen across western North America as far north as Alaska. The upperside of the male butterfly is blue while the female has a darker brown band on the outer side of the wing. The underside is riddled with black spots, with a wingspan of 2.2 to 2.9 cm. The larvae feed on Thermopsis, Astragalus, Oxytropis, Vicia, and Lathyrus species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Tailed-Blue is Cupido amyntula.
- Western Tailed-Blue belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Tailed-Blue belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Western Tailed-Blue belongs to the class Insecta.
- Western Tailed-Blue belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Western Tailed-Blue belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
- Western Tailed-Blue belongs to the genus Cupido.