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

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

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 1833

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 July to 14 July

1581 (ABH61.013) Large Blue Maculinea arion, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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