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Lampides boeticus  Linnaeus, 1767
Main synonym = Papilio boeticus    Linnaeus, 1767
Taxonomical Classification:  Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Lepidoptera / Lycaenidae
Long Tailed Blue, Pea blue butterfly     Ikħal tad-denb twil
Further Information:
A widespread species found throughout Europe. Larvae feed on leguminous plants but usually causes negligible damage. About 19mm in length.










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