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Little tiger blue - Tarucus balkanicus
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Family: Lycaenidae Flight Time: April - October Size:18-22 mm Altitude: 50-850 m |
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one of three similar species in Europe. Identification was easy in this
case as it is the only one which flies on Cyprus. The male and female uppersides
are different. The male is blue (below right) and the female predominantly
brown (below left).
It is a very small species, requiring some care to get a good shot. |
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Fact File |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
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Paliurus spina-christi | Hot dry scrubland |
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| Early Stages
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