Pelopennesos, Greece, June 2013

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.

Valais, Switzerland, October 2010

Valais, Switzerland, May 2022

Valais, Switzerland, April 2017

Valais, Switzerland, May 2014

Valais, Switzerland, May 2016

The only time I think I've seen this species feeding on bush blossom.

Digne les Bains, France, May 2022

Valais, Switzerland, July 2021

Granada, Spain, May 2019

Valais, Switzerland, April 2020

Vaud, Switzerland, May 2019

Valais, Switzerland, May 2014

Valais, Switzerland, May 2014

Taking salts from sheep fur.

Pirin Mts, Bulgaria, July 2004