PolyommatllS phlceas. SMALL COPPER. 



1. Common in all parts of the British Isles, except the 

 Northern counties of Scotland. 



2. Broad-leaved Dock (Rumex obtusifolius) , Sorrel (R. 

 acctosa), Sheep Sorrel (R. acetosclla), and Ragwort (Scnecio 



3. Triple-brooded ; April, June, and August. 



4. Heaths, meadows and woods. 



Lycaena aegon. SILVER-STUDDED BLUE. 



1. Generally speaking, a Southern insect, but occurs 

 throughout England, and more rarely in Scotland and 

 Ireland. 



2. Bird's-foot (Ornithopus pcvpiisillus) and Furze (Ulex 

 euYopceus) . 



3. July to August. 



4. Heaths, commons, downs, and dry sandy spots. 



Lycaena astnanche. BROWN ARGUS. 



1. A widely distributed insect in England; most 

 abundant in the South ; has been observed in the West 

 of Ireland ; unknown in Scotland. 



There are two varieties of Astrarche hitherto regarded 

 by many entomologists as distinct species they are Salmacis 



