Little Blue (Cupido minimus)

PeterD-2009

This tiny butterfly, about 2/3 the size of the common blue, is quite common in the chalk quarry. Although this species is widespread across southern England it is established in local populations.








The reason for this localisation is that the sole food plant of the larvae is Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria)



This plant is in abundance in this area.

Hope you like these.

Lord Vetinari

Wonderful captures and info
Brian v.

PeterD-2009

Lord Vetinari wrote: »

Wonderful captures and info
Brian v.

Good morning Brian. Thanks for your reply and comments.

GOLDENORFE

Very nice , not seen this species, hope to soon:)

PeterD-2009

GOLDENORFE wrote: »

Very nice , not seen this species, hope to soon:)

Thank you Phil, you have another 6 weeks or so to find them on the wing.