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Polyommatus icarus

Polyommatus icarus

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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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by RMFelix
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By RMFelix

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Uploaded Jul 22, 2016. Captured Jul 12, 2016 11:11.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/1.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO160