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Small Blue
Cupido minimus
46.1492, 6.83255
Field Notes
Description:
With a wingspan that can be as little as 15 mm, this is one of the smallest European butterflies. The dorsal view for both male and female is a dull brown with some bluish overtones. The undersides are a silvery grey with a black dot pattern similar to that of Cupido osiris; in this latter species the males are bright blue.
Habitat:
Found mud-puddling on the path in an alpine pasture, alt. ~1700 m. Last picture is of habitat.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 21, 2013
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