Spanish Argus (Aricia morronensis) wingspan 22mm-31mm
Season…. June to August.
A variable mountain species with local colonies. Black central forewing spot can also be white-ringed
Habitat…. Barren rocky slopes and alpine grasslands associated with larval host plants, Erodium species 900m-3.000m
Mostly one brood in July-August. At lower altitudes possibly two broods, the larvae feed on stork’s-bill Erodium.