Mircea V.
The Holly Blue(Celastrina argiolus)-Brasov, RO
The Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus), is a butterfly that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family and is native to Eurasia (except N UK and N Scandinavia. Currently expanding northwards, in the UK at least.) and North America.
Identification: Fairly distinctive with small blue points on an shiny silvery blue underside ground colour. Resembles the Small and Short Tailed Blue but the silver- blue underside is unique to Celastrina argiolus. The silvery blue undersides are noticeable distinct in flight. Its habit of flying around bushes is also an aid to identification.
The Holly Blue(Celastrina argiolus)-Brasov, RO
The Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus), is a butterfly that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family and is native to Eurasia (except N UK and N Scandinavia. Currently expanding northwards, in the UK at least.) and North America.
Identification: Fairly distinctive with small blue points on an shiny silvery blue underside ground colour. Resembles the Small and Short Tailed Blue but the silver- blue underside is unique to Celastrina argiolus. The silvery blue undersides are noticeable distinct in flight. Its habit of flying around bushes is also an aid to identification.