Brown argus — size comparison

The brown argus visits flowers in sunny habitats with low vegetation. Adults drink nectar, often flying close to the ground. Caterpillars eat plants including c

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Brown argus

Aricia agestis

28 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Brown argusWingspan28 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Brown argus — size comparison — facts and sources

The brown argus visits flowers in sunny habitats with low vegetation. Adults drink nectar, often flying close to the ground. Caterpillars eat plants including cranesbills and rockroses, depending on the habitat.

Measurement sources