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''Pseudophilotes abencerragus'', the False Baton Blue, is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found on the Iberian Peninsula and in North Africa, Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. The wingspan is 18–22 mm. Adults are on wing from April to May.

The larvae feed on ''Cleonia lusitanica'', ''Thymus vulgaris'', ''Medicago cf. turbinata'', ''Medicago hispidus'', ''Thymus cf. hirtus'', ''Salvia taraxacifolia'' and ''Thymus fontanesii''.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by RMFelix
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Uploaded Apr 20, 2016. Captured Apr 18, 2016 12:02.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/1.8
  • 1/320s
  • ISO160
  • 50mm