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Holly blue underwing

By Richard Burkmar
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The total absence of any orange markings on the underside of the wings distinguish the holly blue (Celastrina argiolus) from almost all other blues: only the scarce (and much smaller) small blue (Cupido minimus) shares this feature. The butterfly is pictured on Ivy (Hedera helix).

Holly blue underwing

Technical Information: Photographed with a Minolta Dimage Z1.
Copyright Richard Burkmar 2004. Permission is hereby granted for anyone to use this image for non-commercial purposes which are of benefit to the natural environment. School pupils, students, teachers and educators are invited to use and reproduce the image freely. The photographer should be credited where practicable. Use for commercial purposes is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the copyright holder.

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