Scolitantides orion
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| Scolitantides orion Hübner, 1819 |
The Chequered Blue Butterfly (Scolitantides orion) belongs to the Lycaenidae family of gossamer-winged butterflies. The male is 13 to 16 mm, and flight takes place in July. The butterfly lives in rocky areas up to 1000 m of altitude, on plants such as Sedum telephium and Sedum album. It is found in Spain, France and all the way to Japan.
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This article incorporates text translated from the corresponding French Wikipedia article as of 8 Oct 2007.
