Lycaenidae: Polyommatinae

1569 (ABH61.010) Small Blue Cupido minimus, (Fuessly, 1775)

KR07088

 Photo © Val Perrin
Small Blue
 Photo © Val Perrin
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
 Photo © Val Perrin
Kenfig, South Wales
Kenfig, South Wales
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Kenfig, South Wales
Kenfig, South Wales
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


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

Recorded in 4 (1.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2003

Recorded date range (Adult): 10 August to 10 August


Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Brown, white, grey