Polyommatus icarus Common Blue butterfly
£4.95
Common Blue Butterfly
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- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Lycaenidae. First named by Rottemburg 1773
Colour: The dorsal side of the wings is an iridescent lilac blue, bright violet-blue, or almost hyacinth-blue with a thin black border. Females’ wings are brown or black-brown with a row of red reddish yellow spots along the edges of the wings (marginal spots) and usually some blue at the base. The extent of blue and brown is extremely variable depending on location.
Size: Wingspan 28-36mm
Comments & Applications: A sexually dimorphic species, brilliant blue males, females wildly variable. It is widespread species throughout Britain. Nice collectors specimens also perfect for art projects and educational reference.
Format: Supplied SET, wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready with locational data OR Papered unmounted requiring relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding