- Satyrium spini
Taxobox
name = Blue Spot Hairstreak
image_width = 200px
regnum =Animal ia
phylum =Arthropod a
classis =Insect a
ordo =Lepidoptera
familia =Lycaenidae
genus = "Satyrium "
species = "S. Spini"
binomial = "Satyrium spini"
binomial_authority = (Schiffermüller, 1775)
synonyms =The Blue Spot Hairstreak ("Satyrium Spini") is a
butterfly in the familyLycaenidae .Appearance, behaviour and distribution
The Blue Spot Hairstreak lives in Southern and Middle Europe up to approximately 54° N. It is not found in the North West of France, The Netherlands, Scandinavia, Estonia and Latvia. It is also not found in large parts of Italy and on most mediterranean islands.
Life cycle and foodplants
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