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Field notes and information
A beautiful delicate pale blue butterfly from Spain. Hard to find although reportedly widespread.
Identification & Similar species: The very pale uppersides, almost white, are distinctive to this species.
Distribution & Flight: Sporadic across hills and mountains of Spain. Very local and, in my experience, uncommon. Usually June/ early July, but emergence is prolonged from May into August.
Habitat & Behaviour: Flowery grassland, clearings in scrubland, rocky gulleys.
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