Polyommatus Coridon Collection

Mating pair of chalkhill blue butterflies (Lysandra coridon) with wings closed resting on Devils-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August

Chalkhill blue butterfly (Polyommatus coridon) Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August

Male Chalkhill blue (Lysandra coridon) feeding on Wild marjoram flowers (Origanum vulgare) in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, August

Female chalkhill blue butterfly (Lysandra coridon) with wings closed resting on Devils-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August 2016

Chalkhill blue adult (Lysandra coridon) silhouetted at dusk against red sky, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, August

RF - Chalkhill blue butterfly (Lysandra coridon) male resting on Small scabious (Scabiosa columbaria). Somerset, England, UK. July 2019

Male chalkhill blue butterfly (Lysandra coridon) with wings closed resting on Devils-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August 2016

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A Chalkhill Blue butterfly at St Catherines Hill in Hampshire

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Chalkhill blue (Polyommatus coridon) butterfly. This butterfly is found in the Palaearctic ecozone. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

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Discover the enchanting world of Chalkhill Blue Butterflies (Lysandra coridon) in the lush landscapes of the United Kingdom. Witness this mating pair with their closed wings, basking in the sun at Hatch Hill, Somerset, in August. The male, distinguished by its bright blue wings, can be seen feeding on wild marjoram flowers in Cambridgeshire. As dusk approaches, the male's silhouette stands out against a red sky. In July, both male and female Chalkhill Blues rest on Devils-bit scabious, their closed wings revealing intricate patterns. Captured moments in time, these images offer a glimpse into the beauty and grace of these elusive creatures. Available for licensing as rights managed or royalty-free.