The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

Lycaenidae: Polyommatinae

1572 (ABH61.015) Brown Argus Aricia agestis, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Great Staughton

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Great Staughton

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pre-2000

2000-2009

2010-2019

2020-onwards

Monks Wood, Aug 2006 (female)

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Monks Wood, Aug 2006 (female)

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Woodwalton Farm, July 2004 (male).

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Monks Wood, June 2008.

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Monks Wood, Aug 2005 (female).

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Monks Wood, Aug 2006 (female)

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Monks Wood, Aug 2006. Aberration.

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Larva on Cut-leaved Cranesbill (Geranium dissectum), Monks Wood, July 2007.

Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

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

Recorded in 153 (56.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 April to 13 October

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