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Plebejus argyrognomon

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Reverdin's blue
Male
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Lycaenidae
Genus:
Plebejus
Species:
P. argyrognomon
Binomial name
Plebejus argyrognomon
Synonyms
  • Plebeius argyrognomon
  • Polyommatus argyrognomon
  • Plebejus aegus (Chapman, 1917)

Plebejus argyrognomon (Reverdin's blue) is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 25–30 mm. The butterfly flies from May to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Securigera varia and Astragalus glycyphyllos.

The species is named after Jacques-Louis Reverdin.

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