Common Blue

Polyommatus icarus

Gormán Coiteann [IRL]

Azuré de la bugrane [F]

Hauhechel Bläuling [D]

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Meadows, Grasslands, Quarries.

Seen in suitable habitats throughout Ireland.

Bird's foot trefoil.

30-35mm (1.09 inches)
[Small Tortoiseshell 50mm]

The Common Blue is the most colourful of the Blues found in Ireland. The male is a very attractive shiny blue, whereas the female is mainly brown.
The underside is very decorative with orange crescents and black spots.