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Brown Argus ©Amy Lewis
Brown argus
Scientific name: Aricia agestis
The Brown argus favours open, chalk and limestone grasslands, but can also be spotted on coastal dunes, in woodland clearings and along disused railways.
Species information
Statistics
Wingspan: 2.5-3.1cmConservation status
Common.