Brown Argus
Aricia agestis
Despite being a blue, both sexes are dark brown above, with distinct orange marginal spots on both fore- and hindwings. The pale grey-brown underside shows black, pale-ringed spots and a band of orange markings.
- Group
- Blues
- Photos
- 2
- Taken
- 2021–2023
Profile: Brown Argus
- Family
- Gossamer-winged butterflies (Lycaenidae)
- Wingspan
- approx. 22–27 mm
- Habitat
- Warm, sunny and dry sites such as dry grassland, sunny woodland edges and sand pits.
- Diet
- Caterpillars feed mainly on cranesbills, also on common rock-rose and stork's-bill.
- When to see
- In Germany usually two generations (May–June and July–September), occasionally three between April and October in warm regions or years.
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