Brown Argus (Aricia agestis, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 25-31mm
Foodplant(s): Common Rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium), Dove's-foot Crane's-bill (Geranium molle), Common Stork's-bill (Erodium cicutarium)
Flying: Two generations, April-June and July-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Chalk and limestone grassland, verges, disturbed ground and set-aside fields/field margins.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Common Blue Polyommatus icarus

Adonis Blue Polyommatus bellargus (=Lysandra)

Chalkhill Blue Polyommatus coridon (=Lysandra)

61.015 (BF1572) Brown Argus Aricia agestis, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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