Butterfly Arch

One of many little butterflies that I had such a blast trying to photograph while in Italy.

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travismorhardt

Lion

Blues are always a fun subject. They are just so pretty. Nice capture! Posted 9 years ago

RMFelix

Lion

I believe that this is Polyommatus icarus, http://www.lepidoptera.eu/show.php?ID=153.
Black dot markings on the forewings are much more bigger in Polyommatus bellargus http://www.lepidoptera.eu/show.php?ID=147. Another major difference between them, when looking to the edge of the wings: P.bellargus with stripped black/white fimbriae and P.icarus with white fimbriae only.

Beautiful shot, thou! Best compliments, cheers!* Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago
1. TristanV
  
  Lion
  
  I'll take your word for it as I am no expert in insect identification. Thanks! Posted 9 years ago

The Common blue

The common blue butterfly is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae and subfamily Polyommatinae. The butterfly is found throughout the Palearctic. Butterflies in the Polyommatinae are collectively called blues, from the coloring of the wings. Common blue males usually have wings that are blue above with a black-brown border and a white fringe. The females are usually brown above with a blue dusting and orange spots.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by TristanV