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Wings shut, on the stone, Summer 2026
Holly blue
Celastrina argiolus
A holly blue, resting with its wings shut: pale silvery blue underneath with small black spots.
More to follow.
- Common name
- Holly blue
- Section
- Wildlife & habitats
- Spot
- Garden
- Soil
- Holly in spring, ivy in autumn
- From
- Wild visitors, 7 Oct 2026
- Age
- tbc
- Next repot
- Never: two broods a year, self-managed
- Edible
- ❌ No. There's nothing on it.
- Garden-centre price
- Paid in holly
Did you know?
The spring brood lays its eggs on holly and the summer brood on ivy. The garden has both, which may explain the visit.
Care & updates
- Observation
Added to the catalogue. Photo from summer 2026.