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Family: Lycaenidae. Flight Time: Feb - Nov. Size: 30-36mm Altitude: 0-2700m
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Long-tailed blue - Lampides boeticus
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Family: Lycaenidae. Flight Time: Feb - Nov. Size: 30-36mm Altitude: 0-2700m
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| A widespread European species, including the Canaries. As
they are strong migrants they fly rapidly and don't settle for as long as
would be nice for photography. The intricate underside pattern is similar to Lang's short-tailed blue, Leptotes pirithous. But has a prominent white band. |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
Many including Pea and Broadbean |
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