So named due to the silvery blue metallic spots on the underside hind wings. The upperside are a rich, deep iridescent blue in the males with a black border and the characteristic Lycid white fringe. on the hindwings there is a row of inconspicuous black spots along the bottom edge.
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Thanks, KatCuff, LisaPalmerFleming, AnnalisaD, Fluffberger and Emma! :)
stunning!!
Really amazing photo....I love the punch of yellow in the flower ....makes the blue more striking :)
WOW, everything about this is perfect! Gorgeous.
Simply beautiful!
Phil, you are welcome.
Thanks Gina!
So named due to the silvery blue metallic spots on the underside hind wings. The upperside are a rich, deep iridescent blue in the males with a black border and the characteristic Lycid white fringe. on the hindwings there is a row of inconspicuous black spots along the bottom edge.
Silver studded blue male/ Plebeius argus male