Plebejus argyrognomon REVERDINS BLUE

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Lycaenidae. First named by Bergsträsser, in 1779)

Colour: Sexually dimorphic. The topside (recto) of the wings is violet-blue in males, with a narrow, black border and a white fringe, while in the females it is dark brown, with black bordered orange spots at the outer edge, especially visible on the hind-wings. Females are especially variable coloration from dark black-blue to a more vivid blue. The underside (verso) of both sexes is light beige with several black spots surrounded by white, an orange stripe and a marginal series of black spots pupillated in silvery blue-green.

Size: Wingspan 28-35 mm

Comments & Applications:  Found across Europe into Siberia, but absent from Britain. This butterfly is named after Jacques-Louis Reverdin who dedicated much of his later years to the study of butterflies. A beautiful and attractive species, popular among collectors and artists. Rarely offered for sale, we are happy to offer fresh captive bred stock.

Our unique selection of British and European butterflies is a perfect stepping stone into building your own cabinet reference collection. Also useful in education and taxonomy. An ideal subject for closeup photography, film, media, artistry, interior design, craft frames and dome applications.

Our British and European butterflies are all ethically sourced, they originate from either captive bred stock, or old antique collections. Butterfly collecting within this ethical boundary is perfectly sustainable and in no way harms wild populations. Why not start your own butterfly reference collection today for posterity.

Format: Supplied SET, wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready with locational data

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