THE HAIBSTREAKS. COPPERS AND BLUES 1U5 



appearing in small numbers, during June and J^^ly, in parts of 

 South Devon, Gloiicestershire, Xorthamptonshire, and a few other 

 counties. 



The colour of the upper side ^Qn.,^ 

 is a dark and rich blue, with a ' "-^—'^ 

 broad dark border on the hind 

 margins, and a group of black spots 

 near the centre of the fore wings. 

 The under side (lig. 95) is of a 

 pearly grey, without any red spots, 

 but liaving a double border of 

 black spots, and also an irregular 

 row of black spots in white rings 

 across the middle of each wing. 



The caterpillar feeds on thyme [Thipnus Srrpj/Uuiii). on which 

 plant tlie eggs are laid singly, generally on the flower heads. 



