Lycaeides idas

Idas Blue

Basic Information

General information

Family: Lycaenidae
Sub Family: Polyommatinae
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

This butterfly has never been flown at Reiman Gardens.

Species Range:

  • NorthAmerica
  • Europe
  • Asia

Host plants:

  • Lotus
  • Trifolium
  • Calluna
  • Vaccinium
  • Cercis
  • Melilotus
  • Asragalus