Plebejus argyrognomon

Plebejus argyrognomon
Male
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Plebejus
Species: P. argyrognomon
Binomial name
Plebejus argyrognomon
Bergsträsser, [1779]
Synonyms
  • Plebeius argyrognomon
  • Polyommatus argyrognomon
  • Plebejus aegus (Chapman, 1917)

The Reverdin's Blue (Plebejus argyrognomon) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 25–30 mm. The butterfly flies from May to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Securigera varia and Astragalus glycyphyllos.

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