Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus)

Holly Blue, a reference photo — Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The Holly blue (Celastrina argiolus) is a butterfly that belongs to the lycaenids or blues family and is native to the Palearctic.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Holly 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

Celastrina humulus
Celastrina oreas
Celastrina echo
Celastrina neglecta

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Celastrina
Species: Celastrina argiolus

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