Family: Lycaenidae 1571     *     Plebejus argus     *     Silver-studded Blue Vulnerable. Rare and declining in numbers, S and SW England and in Wales. Can be locally abundant on heaths in the New Forest and Dorset Wingspan: 26-31mm Flight time: Late June to August Habitat: Lowland heaths and limestone grassland Larval foodplants: Heather and Gorse, Bird's-foot Trefoil and Rock-roses. Larvae and pupae are usually attended by ants

Silver-studded Blue, Plebejus argus
Studland Heath, Dorset. July 2013