Small Blue (Cupido minimus, (Fuessly, 1775))

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 18-27mm
Foodplant(s): Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and late July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Chalk and limestone grassland, quarries, road embankments and railway sidings.

Regional Information

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61.010 (BF1569) Small Blue Cupido minimus, (Fuessly, 1775)

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