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Polyommatus escheri

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Polyommatus escheri
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P. escheri
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Polyommatus escheri
Hübner, 1823

Polyommatus escheri, Escher's blue, is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Southern Europe and Morocco.

The length of the forewings is 17–19 mm. The butterfly flies from May to August.

The larvae feed on Astragalus species and possibly sainfoin.