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Silver-studded Blue

Plebejus argus

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The silver-studded blue is a heathland specialist, named for the metallic studs on its underwing. It has a remarkable relationship with ants that tend its larvae.

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Quick Facts

Category
Insect
Latin name
Plebejus argus
IUCN Status
NT — Near Threatened
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Conservation Status: NT

Near Threatened — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.