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Polyommatus agestis  Common Blue,Polyommatus icarus Click/tap to enlarge

Polyommatus agestis

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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 WildFlower
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Uploaded Aug 29, 2012. Captured Aug 15, 2012 16:31.
  • NIKON D90
  • f/5.6
  • 1/750s
  • ISO200
  • 105mm