Butterfly Conservation Dorset Branch

Silver-studded Blue

Plebejus argus

 
 
 
When to see: End June to End August.
Peak: July
Habitat: Heathland rides/firebreaks or limestone grassland (calcareous)
Where to see: Higher Hyde, Studland, Tadnoll, Portland Broadcroft, Portland Perryfields, Portland Tout, Avon Heath CP North, Avon Heath CP South, Sopley Common

Foodplants:

Heathers (mainly Erica tetralix), Gorse, Birdsfoot Trefoil

Cross-leaved Heath

Behaviour: Patrol
   

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