Plebejus argyrognomon
| Reverdin's blue | |
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| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Plebejus |
| Species: | P. argyrognomon |
| Binomial name | |
| Plebejus argyrognomon Bergsträsser, [1779] | |
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Plebejus argyrognomon (Reverdin's blue) is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Europe.
The wingspan is 25–30 mm. The butterfly flies from May to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Securigera varia and Astragalus glycyphyllos.
The species is named after Jacques-Louis Reverdin.
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