Common Blue

Flight period: June to September.
The Common Blue is the UK’s most widespread and common blue butterfly although it has suffered some local declines due to habitat loss. They can be found in sunny, sheltered areas including downland, roadside verges, woodland clearings and rural gardens.
Date: 26th August 2007
Location: Stow Maries Halt EWT reserve, Stow Maries, Essex
The Common Blue is the UK’s most widespread and common blue butterfly although it has suffered some local declines due to habitat loss. They can be found in sunny, sheltered areas including downland, roadside verges, woodland clearings and rural gardens.
Date: 26th August 2007
Location: Stow Maries Halt EWT reserve, Stow Maries, Essex
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