Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an egg.

Wingspan: 26-32mm
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bell Heather (Erica cinerea), Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix), Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Common Rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium), Horseshoe Vetch (Hippocrepis comosa)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Lowland heath, calcereous grassland and sand dunes.

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61.014 (BF1571) Silver-studded Blue Plebejus argus, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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