Common Blue Butterfly

I know we're not supposed to have favourites, but if I WERE to choose a favourite butterfly, it would be the Common Blue Butterfly.

Why? Well, just look at them! 

Common Blue Butterfly on a strand of grass against a blue sky background
They have the sweetest faces, and that fuzzy silvery blue fluff makes them look so soft - like one of the Muppets. If Cookie Monster was a butterfly...
Common Blue Butterfly with wings closed
When I say small, I mean REALLY small. Their wingspan is only about 3.5cm! Luckily for me, a friend told me that they snooze and when they do you can get really close without disturbing them, which meant I could take some time to get some closeup photos!
Common Blue Butterfly
Common Blue Butterfly top view showing the vibrant blue wings
Common Blue Butterfly
Two Common Blue Butterflies together

 

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