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Scolitantides Hübner 1819

Scolitantides orion (Pallas 1771)

the Chequered Blue

Andrew V. Z. Brower
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Containing group: Polyommatini

Introduction

A widespread Palearctic species, ranging from Spain to Japan. Larvae feed on Sedum and are attended by ants.

Other Names for Scolitantides orion (Pallas 1771)

References

Tuzov, V. K., Bogdanov, P. V., Devyatkin, A. L., Kaabak, L. V., Korolev, V. A., Murzin, V. S., Samodurov, G. D. & Tarasov, E. A. 1997 Guide to the butterflies of Russia and adjacent territories (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera). Sofia: Pensoft.

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Scientific Name Scolitantides orion
Location Steinbrüche zwischen de:Winkwitz und de:Zadel bei de:Meißen (Germany)
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Identified By Olaf Leilinger
Life Cycle Stage adult
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Copyright © 1998
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Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA

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