Holly blue — size comparison

The holly blue visits gardens, parks, hedgerows and forest margins. Adults often travel higher among shrubs than butterflies feeding close to grassland. The spr

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Wingspan

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

Holly blue

Celastrina argiolus

30 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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Holly blueWingspan30 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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

The holly blue visits gardens, parks, hedgerows and forest margins. Adults often travel higher among shrubs than butterflies feeding close to grassland.

The spring generation uses holly among other plants, while later generations often use ivy. Caterpillars feed on buds and other tender plant parts.

Measurement sources