Short-tailed Blue

Not found in the UK.

Overwinters as a caterpillar.

Size and Family

• Family: Blues & Hairstreaks
• Size: Small
• Wing Span Range (male to female): 20-30mm

Conservation Status

• Butterfly Conservation priority: Low                    
• European Status: Not threatened

Caterpillar Foodplants

Caterpillars feed on Common Bird's-foot-trefoil and Gorse.

Habitat

Grassy, flowery places such as Meadows, farmland and wasteland.

Distribution

• Northern Spain, France and eastwards to Greece and the Balkans including most of Italy.
• Distribution Trend Since 1970s: N/A