Silver-studded Blue - Plebeius argus

This heathland buterfly is in decline because of loss of suitable habitat. There are still many good coastal and chalk downland heathy sites where it can be seen in good numbers, however.

 

Silver-studded Blue butterfly

 

The male, pictured here, is particularly splendid, while the females are much browner and less conspicuous.

 

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