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Idas blue - Plebejus idas
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Family: Lycaenidae. Flight Time: Mid June - August. Size: 28-34mm Altitude: 200-2100m |
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The Idas blue is a variable species with a number of named forms and subspecies. It is also very similar to the Silver-studded blue, Plebejus argus. The foreleg in idas lacks a spine which is present in argus, see leg closeups. |
| A beautiful upperside from Mark Ogden, taken in the Dolomites. |  |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
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Leguminosae |
Diverse. |
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| Early Stages
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