Zizeeria knysna, the dark grass blue or African grass blue, is a species of blue butterfly (Lycaenidae) found in Africa, on Cyprus and the Iberian Peninsula.
 Sometimes mistakenly called Zizeeria lysimon (Hübner), that species name is invalid as it is preoccupied by Papilio lisimon Stoll, [1790], a butterfly in the family Riodinidae.
 The wingspan is 18–23 mm for males and 21–26 mm for females. The butterfly flies nearly year-round.
 The larvae feed on Medicago, Melilotus, Acanthyllis, Armeria delicatula, Polygonum equisetiforme, Tribulus terrestris and Oxalis.

Zizeeria knysna, commonly known as the African Grass Blue butterfly, can be considered a garden pest because its larvae feed on various plants, including garden favorites like legumes and clover, which can cause damage to the vegetation in gardens.

garden pest

Zizeeria knysna can be considered pests because their larvae feed on various plants, including garden favorites like legumes and clover, causing damage to the vegetation in gardens. This can negatively impact the growth and health of the plants, making them undesirable in certain agricultural or horticultural settings.

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