Plebejus idas – Ketosinisiipi – vals heideblauwtje

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Difficult to distinghuish from P. argus (Kangassinisiipi) (male)

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The female deposits eggs on Calluna vulgaris (Kanerva), but also Liguminosae.

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Overwinters as egg. Caterpillers has rather strong interactions with ants. (same female)

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One generation per year.

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Can be a very abundant species in the area. (2 males)

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Can often be found feeding on flowers, where is also often mates. (other female)