Family: Lycaenidae 1574     *     Polyommatus icarus     *     Common Blue Widespread and common but declining due to intensification of agriculture Wingspan: 30-35mm Flight time: June-August, single brood Habitats include grasslands, quarries, meadows Larval food plants: Legumes including Birds-foot-trefoil, Black Medick, Restharrow, Clovers

Common Blue, Polyommatus icarus
The Purbecks, Dorset. August 2008