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Polyommatus icarus (Common Blue)
Nomenclature
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Family: Lycaenidae (Butterflies)
Species:
Polyommatus icarus (Common Blue)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Common Blue
SUMMARY
The common blue is the only blue butterfly recorded in the Outer Hebrides. It is widely distributed and in most years it is on the wing from June to August.