Lycaenidae: Lycaeninae

07097 Holly Blue Celastrina argiolus, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1580 (ABH61.012)

Struma valley, SW Bulgaria. 2nd June 2019. Female.
Struma valley, SW Bulgaria. 2nd June 2019. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Struma valley, SW Bulgaria. 2nd June 2019. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 12th June 2013.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 12th June 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 26-36mm
Foodplant(s): Holly (berries and terminal leaves - spring generation) (Ilex aquifolium), Ivy (flowers and buds - summer generation) (Hedera helix)
Flying: Two generations, early April-mid June and mid-July-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Hedgerows, field margins, woodland rides, gardens and suburban areas.

Regional Information

Recorded in 128 (6.7%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 07 May to 11 August

Similar Species
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 10th July 2008, male.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 10th July 2008, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Common Blue Polyommatus icarus


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, pink