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Silver-studded Blue

Plebejus argus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Plebejus

About

The silver-studded blue (Plebejus argus) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. This eye-catching butterfly has bright blue wings rimmed in black with white edges and silver spots on its hindwings, lending it the name of the silver-studded blue. P. argus can be found across Europe and Asia, but is most often studied in the United Kingdom in which the species has experienced a severe decline in population due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silver-studded Blue?
The scientific name of Silver-studded Blue is Plebejus argus.
What kingdom does Silver-studded Blue belong to?
Silver-studded Blue belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Silver-studded Blue belong to?
Silver-studded Blue belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Silver-studded Blue belong to?
Silver-studded Blue belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Silver-studded Blue belong to?
Silver-studded Blue belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Silver-studded Blue belong to?
Silver-studded Blue belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
What genus does Silver-studded Blue belong to?
Silver-studded Blue belongs to the genus Plebejus.