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Pelopennesos, Greece, June 2013
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Vaud, Switzerland, May/ June 2010
Field notes and information
Males are a spectacular bright shining blue. The fringes are characteristically boldly chequered.
Identification & Similar species: Chequering of the fringes is characteristic.
Distribution & Flight: Widespread across most of Europe north to southern UK and north Germany. Flies in 2 broods in May/ June and again in August/ September.
Habitat & Behaviour: Open limestone grasslands with flowers. Often common and widespread.
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Valais, Switzerland, October 2010
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2022
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Valais, Switzerland, April 2017
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2014
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2016
The only time I think I've seen this species feeding on bush blossom.
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Digne les Bains, France, May 2022
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Valais, Switzerland, July 2021
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Granada, Spain, May 2019
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Valais, Switzerland, April 2020
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Vaud, Switzerland, May 2019
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2014
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Valais, Switzerland, May 2014
Taking salts from sheep fur.
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Pirin Mts, Bulgaria, July 2004