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The Common Blue (Polyommatus
icarus) is a small butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It occurs throughout the temperate regions of Europe (including The Canary
Islands) Asia and North Africa. In Europe, it is absent from Iceland, the Atlantic
islands of Madeira and the Azores. As its name implies it is one of the most widespread
and commonly encountered blue butterflies in the Palaerarctic
region. In 2005, it was discovered breeding in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada and it has since increased its distribution there. In
southern Europe, it is on the wing from late March to early November but it has
a shorter flight (May to September) season in the northern parts of its range.
Reference: Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds
COMMON BLUE BUTTERFLY [Male] (Polyommatus icarus) Barranco de Betancuria, Betancuria, Fuerteventura, The Canary Islands, Spain
Reference: Patrick J. O'Keeffe / Raw Birds
COMMON BLUE BUTTERFLY [Male] (Polyommatus icarus) Barranco de Betancuria, Betancuria, Fuerteventura, The Canary Islands, Spain
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| The above male Common Blue Butterfly was photographed on Fuerteventura, The Canary Islands, Spain |
