Bonin Hairstreak

オガサワラシジミ · Ogasawarashijimi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: April 12, 1969
Prefectures: Tokyo
Scientific name: Celastrina ogasawaraensis

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Ogasawara Holly Blue

The Bonin hairstreak is a small lycaenid of Hahajima and other Ogasawara islands, with bluish upper wings. It depends on native island plants and was once on several islands, but collapsed due to predation by introduced lizards among other pressures. It is protected as an island endemic and Natural Monument, with conservation efforts continuing.

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Map

Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

Frequently asked questions

Bonin Hairstreak is a National Natural Monument of Japan (Tokyo). The Bonin hairstreak is a small lycaenid of Hahajima and other Ogasawara islands,…

The Bonin Hairstreak is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Tokyo.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.