Silver-studded Blue Butterflies on Mulhacen, Sierra Nevada

This beautiful butterfly rests on the branches at dusk and makes for a perfect photo opportunity against the fading light.

Latin name: Plebejus argus subsp hypochiona

Distribution is throughout the whole of Spain. You can see in the Sierra Nevada during the months of June, July and August.

Habitat: Prefers grassland or forest edge. The caterpillar feeds on clover, gorse, Bladdemut or strawberries.

Altitude: up to 3,500 meters

Silver Studded Blues highlighted by the flash at dusk

Silver Studded Blues

Came across the Silver Studded Blue Butterfly on the slopes of Mulhacen at 2600m this week. This butterfly rests on the branches at dusk and makes for a perfect photo opportunity against the fading light