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The primary predator of the Miami blue butterfly is the ant species, specifically the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta). These ants are known to attack and consume the eggs, larvae, and pupae of the Miami blue butterfly, posing a significant threat to its population. Conservation efforts often focus on managing fire ant populations to protect the Miami blue butterfly and other vulnerable species.
The Miami blue butterfly feeds on nectar from various flowering plants such as blackbead and wild sage. As caterpillars, they primarily consume the leaves of their host plant, which is typically the gray nickerbean.
The Miami blue butterfly and the Florida scrub jay are both endemic to the State of Florida. The Miami blue butterfly is a critically endangered species while the Florida scrub jay is a threatened specie. Both of their numbers are dwindling and efforts are being made to protect their continue existence. One physical characteristic is that they both have blue hues, but they are different species, one being a butterfly and the other a bird.
The Miami blue butterfly (Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri) typically has a wingspan of about 1 to 1.25 inches (2.5 to 3.2 cm). This small butterfly is known for its vibrant blue coloration and is native to the Florida Keys. Its size makes it one of the smaller species of butterflies in the region. Conservation efforts are ongoing due to its endangered status.
According to the Butterfly Conservation Initiative, the Miami blue is found only in Bahia Honda State Park on Bahia Honda Key in the lower Florida Keys. Click on the 'Miami Blue Butterfly' link below to read more about them.
The black and blue butterfly is called the Blue Morpho butterfly. They are a bright blue butterfly that have black edges around the wings.
It is probably a butterfly that is pale blue!!
The blue butterfly is commonly known as the "blue morpho butterfly" due to its vibrant blue wings and morpho species classification.
Blue Morpho Butterfly
The Western Pygmy Blue Butterfly is the smallest butterfly.
The Blue Butterfly - film - was created in 2004.
The Blue Butterfly was released on 02/20/2004.