Common Blue
Polyommatus icarus
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
April to September. Two generations.
Best time of day
Sunny days. Grassland.
Overview
Common blues are common. That blue. Male. Female brown. Grassland. Heath. Throughout the Lakes. April to September. Bird's foot trefoil. Two generations. Easy to see.
At a Glance
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae |
| Habitat | Grassland · Heath · Roadside |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Grassland, heath. Throughout the Lakes. That blue. Male. Female brown. Common. Bird's foot trefoil.
Identification
Male blue. Female brown. Orange spots on underside. Common. Bird's foot trefoil.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Grassland. That blue. Common. Two generations. April to September.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.