Pontic Blue (Neolysandra coelestina)

Pontic Blue, a reference photo — Photo: Seitz, Adalbert · Public domain

Neolysandra coelestina is a butterfly found in the Palearctic that belongs to the blues family.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pontic Blue being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Glaucopsyche alexis
Glaucopsyche lycormas
Cyaniris semiargus
Cupido osiris

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Neolysandra
Species: Neolysandra coelestina

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