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| | | | Common blue | | The common blue (Polyommatus icarus), is a species in the order butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera), the division Ditrysia, the superfamily Papilionoidea, the family gossamer-winged butterflies (Lycaenidae), the subfamily the blues (Polyommatidae), the tribe Polyommatini and the genus Polyommatus. This species is most common in Europe, and is widespread in North Africa and Asia. | | |
| | | | Adult Polyommatus icarus reach wingspans of 25 - 35 mm. Males and females vary greatly in terms of their colouration. In the males, the upper surface of the wings is blue with black and white edges, while in the females it is brown with orange markings. In both sexes the underside of the wings has black spots and the edges are marked with orange half moon shapes. | | |
| | | | The common blue is found at nearly all altitudes and in almost all biotopes. They are active from May to October and produce 2 - 3 new generations per year. Their caterpillars feed on clover, restharrow and broom. They overwinter. | | |
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Nikon D3x, Nikon D300, Canon 50D
Image editing with Photoshop | | 1. | Common Blue - Polyommatus icarus | | 2. | Common Blue - Polyommatus icarus - back view | | 3. | Common Blue - butterfly | | 4. | Common Blue - Polyommatus icarus - front view |
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