Silver Studded Blue Butterfly

This small butterfly is found mainly in heathland where the silvery-blue wings of the males provide a marvellous sight as 

they fly low over the heather. The females are brown and far less

conspicuous but, like the male, have distinct metallic spots on 

the hindwing. In late afternoon the adults often congregate to

roost on sheltered bushes or grass tussocks. The Silver-studded

Blue has a restricted distribution but occurs in large numbers 

in suitable heathland and coastal habitats. It has undergone 

a major decline through most of its range.

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 The Site at Preese Heath is one of the few remaining sites
And the only one in the Midlands area