Lampides boeticus

Pea Blue, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Lampides boeticus, the pea blue, or long-tailed blue, is a small butterfly that belongs to the lycaenids or gossamer-winged family.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pea 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.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Lycaenidae
Species
Lampides boeticus

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