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Black-eyed Blue (male)

Glaucopsyche melanops

Photo by InêsVeloso
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Field Notes

Description:

This butterfly belongs to Lycaenidae family.
The underside forewing has a row of large spots and both wings have pale submarginal markings.
This butterfly is a very early season species, emerging in early April and largely disappearing by the end of the month.

Habitat:

Much of the Iberian Peninsula and southern France. North Africa. However it's not a common sight.
Hot dry grassy places with flowers.

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PublishedJanuary 26, 2016

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