Plebejus argyrognomon (Bergsträsser, 1779) Species
Last modified: Dec. 31, 2021, 2:04 p.m.
This species is now extinct in Belgium since a few decades. Formerly occuring in very small numbers in LX.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Lycaenidae > Subfamily: Polyommatinae > Tribus: Polyommatini > Genus: Plebejus > Species: Plebejus argyrognomon
- Vernacular names
- Kroonkruidblauwtje (NL), Reverdin's Blue (EN), Azuré des coronilles (FR), Kronwicken-Bläuling (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Lambillion L.-J. 1905b. Lépidoptères nouveaux pour la faune belge (espèces et variétés). — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 5: 37–38. On page 37.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Flight periods
The adults fly usually in two generations a year; from mid May till June, and from late June till July.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Coronilla varia and Astragalus glycyphyllos
The larva lives on Coronilla varia and Astralagus glycyphyllos. The larva is attended by different species of ants and hibernates. Pupates between vegetation.
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