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Aricia agetis (Brown Argus) Name: Brown Argus   Scientific Name: Aricia agetis Classification:  - Order: Lepidoptera - Family: Nymphalidae - Subfamily: Lycaeninae   Basic Information   The Brown Argus is a small butterfly found across Europe and parts of Asia. Its wingspan ranges from about 25 to 30 millimeters, making it relatively small compared to other butterflies. The name comes from the purplish-brown coloration on its wings.   Characteristics   Wings: Both forewings and hindwings are brown with orange bands along the edges. The hindwings often show small black spots. Males display a purplish sheen, while females are more brownish.   Caterpillars: Green with faint stripes, feeding mainly on plants such as violets.   Habitat: Prefers warm, dry grasslands, meadows, and open mountain areas.   Behavior: Active during the day, feeding on nectar from various flowers.   Ecology   The ...

Peablue (물결부전나비) Description English: Peablue (Lampides boeticus). This picture was taken at Osaka, Japan. The flowers are Lavender. 물결부전나비 계 (Kingdom) 동물계 (Animalia) 문 (Phylum) 절지동물문 (Arthropoda) 강 (Class) 곤충강 (Insecta) 목 (Order) 나비목 (Lepidoptera) 과 (Family) 부전나비과 (Lycaenidae) 속 (Genus) Lampides 종 (Species) L. boeticus 출현시기 7~11월 날개 편 길이 (wingspan) 24–32 mm for males and 24–34 mm for females 분포 Europe, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, Australia Date 11 October 2007 Source http://commons.wikimedia.org/ Author Laitche Camera location 34° 36′ 37.8″ N, 135° 31′ 16.35″ E Permission Public Domain Licensing This work has been released into the public domain by its author, Laitche. This applies worldwide. In some countries this may not be legally possible; if so: Laitche grants anyone the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law. From Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/