Hesperiidae: Pyrginae

07173 Chalkhill Blue Polyommatus coridon (=Lysandra), (Poda, 1761)

BF1575 (ABH56.020)

Christophstal, August 2016
Christophstal, August 2016
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, August 2016
 Photo © Peter Bissell
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Christophstal, August 2016
Christophstal, August 2016
 Photo © Peter Bissell


General InformationOverwinters as an egg.

Wingspan: 33-40mm
Foodplant(s): Horseshoe Vetch (Hippocrepis comosa)
Flying: One generation, July-early September
UK Presence: Resident

Habitat

Chalk and limestone grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in August 2016

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 26 August to 26 August

Similar Species
Finkenberg, June 2013
Finkenberg, June 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Common Blue Polyommatus icarus
Kuglerhang, May 2014
Kuglerhang, May 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Adonis Blue Polyommatus bellargus (=Lysandra)


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, yellow