Pseudophilotes baton

(Pseudophilotes baton)

Description

Pseudophilotes baton, the baton blue, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in central and southern Europe and then east across the Palearctic to the Russian Far East. The wingspan is 10–11 mm. The butterfly flies from April to September. The larvae feed on thyme, Clinopodium acinos, lavender and Mentha.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Lycaenidae
Genus:Pseudophilotes
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