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
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Uploaded Apr 24, 2011. Captured in Brielse Gatdam, 3233 Botlek, The Netherlands.
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Thanks! Posted 14 years ago