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Adonis blue butterfly
Adonis blue butterfly from the collections at the Natural History Museum, London
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Adonis Arthropod Arthropoda Butterflies Butterfly Eudicot Eudicotinae Gossamer Winged Butterfly Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Lycaenid Lycaenidae Adonis Blue Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Invertebrata
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1. Title: Adonis Blue Butterfly: A Stunning Example of Nature's Beauty and Diversity 2. Description: This photograph showcases the exquisite Adonis Blue butterfly (Lysandra bellargus), a small yet striking member of the lycaenid family. The Adonis Blue is a gossamer-winged butterfly, belonging to the order Lepidoptera, and the class Invertebrata. This particular specimen was collected and preserved in the esteemed collections at the Natural History Museum in London. 3. Background: The Adonis Blue is native to Europe and Asia, and is often found in grasslands and meadows near flowers, particularly those in the family Dicotyledon, such as clover and violets. This butterfly is a eudicot, meaning it feeds on the nectar of angiosperms, or flowering plants. The Adonis Blue is also known as the Clifden Blue or Hexapoda, and is a hexapod, meaning it has six legs. 4. Appearance: The Adonis Blue is easily recognizable by its vibrant blue wings, which are adorned with black spots. The underside of its wings is a duller gray color, with black spots and a few white stripes. The body of the butterfly is slender and agile, with a wingspan of approximately 3.5 centimeters. 5. Significance: The Adonis Blue is an important species within the insect world, and its presence is a good indicator of a healthy and diverse ecosystem. This butterfly plays a crucial role in the food chain, serving as both a food source for predators and a pollinator for various flowering plants. Its stunning appearance and delicate wings are a testament to the intricate beauty and diversity of the natural world. 6. Conservation: The Adonis Blue is currently listed as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). However, its populations have declined in some areas due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect and restore habitats that support this beautiful and important insect.
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