Lycaenidae: Polyommatinae

1571 (ABH61.014) Silver-studded Blue Plebejus argus, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR07127

Great Orme
Great Orme
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Great Orme
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 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Great Orme
Great Orme
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Great Orme
Great Orme
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South Stack Ranges
South Stack Ranges
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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.

Regional Information

This species has been recorded in Huntingdonshire, but without locational data.

Last recorded in


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, black, white