Common blue — size comparison

The common blue occurs in sunny meadows, roadsides and gardens with suitable plants. Adults visit flowers and may rest among grasses in the evening. Caterpillar

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

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

Common blue

Polyommatus icarus

32,5 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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Common blueWingspan32.5 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
Common blue — size comparison — facts and sources

The common blue occurs in sunny meadows, roadsides and gardens with suitable plants. Adults visit flowers and may rest among grasses in the evening.

Caterpillars use legumes including bird’s-foot trefoil and clovers. Warmer conditions allow more than one generation per season.

Measurement sources