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Celastrina argiolus, holly blue butterfly
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Celastrina argiolus, holly blue butterfly
The holly blue feeds on holly and ivy flowers and whilst its caterpillars feed on the berries of these plants
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Aquifoliaceae Aquifoliales Arthropod Arthropoda Asterid Butterflies Butterfly Eudicot Forest Gossamer Winged Butterfly Hexapod Hexapoda Holly Ilex Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Holly Blue
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1. Title: "Holly Blue Butterfly (Celastrina argiolus) Feeding Amongst the Holly and Ivy" This photograph showcases the Holly Blue Butterfly (Celastrina argiolus), a mesmerizing gossamer-winged insect, as it gracefully feeds on the nectar of holly (Ilex spp.) and ivy (Hedera spp.) flowers in a lush, verdant forest setting. The Holly Blue Butterfly is a small, blue butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae, and is native to Europe and parts of Asia. The Holly Blue Butterfly is a true testament to the intricate relationship between insects and the plants they rely on for survival. Its caterpillars, unlike most butterflies, feed on the berries of holly and ivy, making these plants essential for their growth and development. The adults, on the other hand, derive nourishment from the nectar of their host flowers, contributing to the pollination process. The Holly Blue Butterfly is an exquisite example of an eudicot, a type of angiosperm that produces flowers, seeds enclosed in an ovary, and has two embryonic seed leaves. This photograph captures the butterfly in its natural habitat, surrounded by the lush foliage of the holly and ivy, which belong to the Aquifoliaceae family. The Holly Blue Butterfly is an asterid, a clade of the flowering plant kingdom, and a member of the Aquifoliales order. As a hexapod, the Holly Blue Butterfly is an arthropod, characterized by six legs and an exoskeleton. Its delicate wings, adorned with intricate patterns of blue and white, are a sight to behold during the daytime hours. This photograph invites us to appreciate the beauty and intricacy of nature, as well as the fascinating adaptations that enable the Holly Blue Butterfly to thrive in its environment.
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