Plebejus argus – Kangassinisiipi – heideblauwtje

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Very similar to P. idas (Ketosinisiipi)

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Feeds on Calluna vulgaris (Kanerva). (male)

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Survives wintertime in egg stage. (female)

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Caterpiller has interaction with ants. (same female)

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Also feeds on Vaccinium uliginosum (Juolukka) and leguminosae.