Grass Blues
About the Grass Blues in Singapore
Last updated 29 May 2026
The Grass Blues (Lycaeninae sp.) are among the smallest of butterflies and play an important role in the pollination of wildflowers. You might notice them fluttering low among grasses and small plants. They belong to a group with many different species, all part of the Lycaenidae family, and are common in parks, gardens, and open grassy areas.
Identifying features
Check out some of the identifying features of the Grass Blues below.
The Grass Blues are extremely small butterflies with wingspans of less than 2cm, with black-spotted pale grey undersides. Their uppersides are blue or brown depending on the sex and species.
Interested to learn more about how to identify Butterflies? Check out our simple guide on identifying Butterflies!
Habitat and ecology
All three species are typically observed in urban areas, parks and gardens.
Did you know?
From historical records, a fourth species, the Dark Grass Blue (Zizeeria karsandra), was known to exist in Singapore, but is now considered locally extinct due to a lack of recent sightings. It is possibly outcompeted by the introduced Pale Grass Blue (Zizeeria maha serica).
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Learn more about the Grass Blues!
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