Chalk-hill blue - Lysandra coridon

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Beautiful!

PS: new accepted name is Polyommatus coridon, fixed that in the species record. Posted 3 years ago
1. Jivko Nakev
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, in fact I am confused which one is the old and which one is the new one! Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Polyommatus coridon is the new name. Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Jivko Nakev
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks, Ferdy! Posted 3 years ago

The Chalkhill Blue

The chalkhill blue is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is a small butterfly that can be found throughout the Palearctic realm, where it occurs primarily in grasslands rich in chalk. Males have a pale blue colour, while females are dark brown. Both have chequered fringes around their wings.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Jivko Nakev