- Zizula cyna
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Zizula cyna 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Lycaenidae Tribe: Polyommatini Genus: Zizula Species: Z. cyna Binomial name Zizula cyna
(Edwards, 1881)Synonyms - Lycaena cyna Edwards, 1881
- Lycaena tulliola Godman & Salvin, [1887]
- Lycaena mela Strecker, 1900
- Cupido mela (Strecker, 1900)
- Hemiargus cyna (Edwards, 1881)
- Everes tulliola (Godman & Salvin, [1887])
The Cyna Blue (Zizula cyna) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found from southern Texas, south through Mexico, Central America and South America to Argentina. Strays can be found up to northern Texas, southern Arizona and Kansas. They are usually found in subtropical areas and deserts.
The wingspan is 16–22 mm (5/8-7/8 of an inch.). Adults are on wing from March to November.
It's upper-side is a violet-blue, while it's underside is a pale gray covered in tiny black dots.
The larvae feed on flower buds of Acanthaceae species. Adults feed on flower nectar.
External links
Categories:- Lycaenidae
- Lycaenidae stubs
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