Chalkhill blue — size comparison

The chalkhill blue is particularly associated with calcareous grassland. Adults take nectar. Caterpillars feed on horseshoe vetch growing in these grasslands; s

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

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

Chalkhill blue

Polyommatus coridon

36,5 mmAdult male
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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Chalkhill blueWingspan36.5 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.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Chalkhill blue — size comparison — facts and sources

The chalkhill blue is particularly associated with calcareous grassland. Adults take nectar. Caterpillars feed on horseshoe vetch growing in these grasslands; scrub encroachment reduces host-plant availability.

Measurement sources