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Common Grass-blue Butterfly

Zizina labradus

Photo by Mark Ridgway
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

(Dorsal view). Smoky blue on french grey wings with the blue maximising towards centreline as progressively longer fur. Wingspan approx. 18mm. Antennae segmented with small clubs.

Habitat:

Grass.

Notes:

Dorsal view at last. Here is the under-wing view. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8702805

Reference Links:

Zizina labradus

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Comments (2)
Mark Ridgway
Thanks martin. I've fallen in love with these now that I have seen the 'top' view. The 'common' name is a disservice.
MartinL
This is the only local lycaenid that is easy to find. What a beautiful photo.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2012

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