Common Blue Butterfly (larva/egg stage)

Grasslands, meadows, and flowery banks, typically where vetches and clover are present.

Larvae primarily feed on Bird's-foot Trefoil, Black Medick, and various clovers.

The larvae have a symbiotic relationship with ants, secreting a honeydew-like substance that ants consume in exchange for protection from predators.

Provides ecosystem benefits as a pollinator in its adult stage and serves as a food source for birds and spiders.