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Damon Blue - Sablé du sainfoin

Polyommatus damon

Description:

The Damon Blue is a lycaenid butterfly found in Central Europe and temperate parts of Asia. A lover of open grassy locations with flowers, it is found in isolated colonies in mountain habitats.

Habitat:

Dry meadow, sub-alpine level, alt. 1700m ASL.

Notes:

A distinctive feature of this species is a strong white underside streak, for both sexes.

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DanielePralong
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DanielePralong

Leytron, Valais, Switzerland

Spotted on Sep 8, 2014
Submitted on Sep 24, 2014

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