Lycaenidae: Lycaeninae

07127 Silver-studded Blue Plebejus argus, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1571 (ABH61.014)

Arda Valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 8th June 2011.
Arda Valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 8th June 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda Valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 8th June 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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 2019
Haskovo, 4th June 2011.
Haskovo, 4th June 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hvoyna, Western Rhodpi Mtns., 11th June 2011, male.
Hvoyna, Western Rhodpi Mtns., 11th June 2011, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Besapara Hills, nr. Pazardjik, 12th July 2014. Male.male.
Besapara Hills, nr. Pazardjik, 12th July 2014. Male.male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 8th June 2011.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 8th June 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Nova Lovcha, Bulgaria, 7th July 2012, female.
Nova Lovcha, Bulgaria, 7th July 2012, female.
 Photo © Mike Skelton


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an egg.

Wingspan: 26-32mm
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bell Heather (Erica cinerea), Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix), Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Common Rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium), Horseshoe Vetch (Hippocrepis comosa)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Lowland heath, calcereous grassland and sand dunes.

Regional Information

Recorded in 129 (6.8%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 04 May to 12 August

Similar Species
Paril, south Pirin Mtns., 3rd July 2011, male.
Paril, south Pirin Mtns., 3rd July 2011, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Idas Blue Plebejus idas
Hvoyna, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2014. Male. 1/2.
Hvoyna, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2014. Male. 1/2.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Reverdin's Blue Plebejus argyrognomon


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, black, white