Description
this is the largest and rarest of our blue butterflies, distinguished by the unmistakable row of black spots on its upper forewing. undersides are pale brown with black spots. the large blue is one of the most enigmatic butterflies, whose remarkable life cycle involves spending most of the year within the nests of red ants, where the larvae feed on ant grubs. the large blue has always been rare in britain and became extinct in 1979, but it has been reintroduced from continental europe as part of a long-term and highly successful conservation project. the large blue is declining throughout its world range and is endangered globally.
Habitat
Warm and well-drained unimproved grasslands, usually acidic coastal grassland or limestone grassland.
Countries
Countries: England
Wing span range
0mm
