Butterfly Conservation Dorset Branch

Adonis Blue

Lysandra bellargus
 
 
When to see:

1st Brood: Early May to Mid July
Peak: Early to Mid June

2nd Brood: Early August to End September.
Peak: Mid August to Mid September

Habitat: Sheep-grazed calcareous downland
Where to see: Clubmens Down, Fontmell Down, Hod Hill, Melbury Down, Ballard Down, Durlston CP West, Townsend Quarry, Cerne Abbas, Portland Broadcroft, Portland Tout
Foodplants: Horse-shoe Vetch (short)
Horse-shoe Vetch
Behaviour: Patrol
   

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