Lycaenidae: Polyommatinae

61.013 (BF1581) Large Blue Maculinea arion, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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General Information

This species became extinct in the UK in 1979.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 38-48mm, F: 42-52mm
Foodplant(s): Wild Thyme (flowerheads) (Thymus polytrichus)
Flying: One generation, early June-mid July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Extinct

Habitat

Unimproved grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Extinct
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Yellow, brown, white