(Brown, 1976)
Grecian Anomalous Blue
Description:
The Grecian Anomalous Blue occurs on dry grassland, in dry scrub, on rocky slopes, and also sometimes on woodland rides or in clearings in the woods.
The female lays her eggs on the flowers of the Sainfoin (Onobrychis arenaria). The caterpillars feed on the flowerheads, and are attended by various ant species.
The Grecian Anomalous Blue has one generation a year and hibernates in the larval stage.
Habitat:
Dry calcareous grasslands
Screes
Sclerophyllous scrub
Similar species:
Polyommatus admetus
Polyommatus fabressei
Polyommatus humedasae