Lorquin's Blue (Cupido lorquinii)

Lorquin's Blue, a reference photo — Photo: Seitz, Adalbert · Public domain

Cupido lorquinii is a small butterfly found in the West Palearctic (North Africa, Iberia) that belongs to the blues family.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lorquin's Blue being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Cupido minimus
Cupido osiris
Everes decolorata
Everes alcetas

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Cupido
Species: Cupido lorquinii

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