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Holly Blue

Celastrina argiolus

Photo by HarumKoh
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Field Notes

Description:

common butterfly in mountain area.
shoulder to the wing-tip: 14-17mm.
japanese name: ルリシジミ.

Habitat:

mountain.
food plant: Sophora flavescens(クララ), Lespedeza(ハギ属).

Notes:

1st photo: 2013.6.9.
2nd photo: 2013.6.8.

Reference Links:

ルリシジミ - Wikipedia

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