Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus)

The warm sunshine over the weekend was to the liking of the butterflies, with Hoily Blue, Brimstone and Orange Tip butterflies joining the Peacocks around the garden. I was happy that this Holly Blue perched itself on an Ivy leaf and stayed still for a photo. This species has two broods per year present in the garden during April/May, and then again in smaller numbers and for a shorter time in August. The caterpillars feed on the flower buds of Holly and Ivy, both of which are plentiful in the gardens around my house.

#60 Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus)