Animal Series #37 - Common Blue Wing (Polyommatus icarus)

in #animals6 years ago

Common Blue Wing

Unfortunately I didn't get pictures of the upper side of the wings.

Anyway...
The common blue wing is found on grassy and flowery meadows. The species prefers dry locations, and is usually found in road cuts and the like, this one was found by the beach.

The common blue is part of the glossy wings family. Gloss wings usually have a calm and well-fledged escape. Often they fly short trips from flower to flower. At night and in the cloudy weather rests the butterfly. Flight time is from May to August. The wings are held together up and out of the body, and the somewhat sparse wing underside gives the butterfly a certain camouflage and protection.

Adult glossy wings live by nectar they suck up from the flowers on different plants (herbs). The suction proboscis, on the underside of the head, allows the butterfly to reach deep flowers to soak nectar. The suction proboscis makes butterflies dependent on liquid food.

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Beautiful bro... Nice post sharing

Thank you :)

Great photos, even sharp eyes on the butterfly!

Thank you! I got lucky, it flew away after a couple of shots

Really nice photos. I really enjoy it.

Really nice photos. I really enjoy it.

Thank you :) you should take a look at my pictures from last summer, those are even better

Beautiful butterfly, I love the pattern on its winds it looks like they have tiny hair on them also they have huge eyes in compare to their head size.
Thank you for interesting information @flatman

Thank you :) they truly are some amazing flying furry creatures.

Very lovely butterfly. 🎆

Amazing photographs. I like it.

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