Polyommatus daphnis

Polyommatus daphnis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Tribe: Polyommatini
Genus: Polyommatus
Species: P. daphnis
Binomial name
Polyommatus daphnis
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
Synonyms
  • Meleageria daphnis

The Meleager's Blue (Polyommatus daphnis) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found mainly in Eastern Europe, from Southern Poland ranging to the Balkans. But is also found in Southern Europe.

The length of the forewings is 18–19 mm. The butterfly flies from June to August.

The larvae feed on Horseshoe Vetch, Sainfoin and Securigera varia.

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