Lycaenidae: Lycaeninae

07088 Small Blue Cupido minimus, (Fuessly, 1775)

BF1569 (ABH61.010)

Zemen Gorge, Kyustendil Province, 3rd July 2017.
Zemen Gorge, Kyustendil Province, 3rd July 2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Zemen Gorge, Kyustendil Province, 3rd July 2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Zemen Gorge, Kyustendil Province, 3rd July 2017.
Zemen Gorge, Kyustendil Province, 3rd July 2017.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Smolyan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2013.
Smolyan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 18-27mm
Foodplant(s): Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and late July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Unknown

Habitat

Chalk and limestone grassland, quarries, road embankments and railway sidings.

Regional Information

Recorded in 50 (2.6%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 04 May to 09 August

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Zabardo, Western Rhodopi Mountains, 22nd June 2015. Male, 1 of 2..
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Osiris Blue Cupido osiris
Zemen Gorge, Kyustendil Province, 3rd July 2017. Male.
Zemen Gorge, Kyustendil Province, 3rd July 2017. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Eastern Short-tailed Blue Cupido decoloratus
near Kyustendil, West Bulgaria. 7th July 2013.
near Kyustendil, West Bulgaria. 7th July 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

Unknown
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Brown, white, grey