| Polyommatus nivescens | (Keferstein, 1851) |
TL: Spain, Sierra de Alfacar (1000 - 2500 m.)
Habitat
- Ravine
- Rocky slopes
34-37 mm
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
CatalàBlaveta nívia 
EnglishMother-of-Pearl Blue 
EspañolNiña de Nacar 
FrançaisAzuré platiné 
NederlandsParelmoerblauwtje 
中文雪眼灰蝶
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Fabaceae Anthyllis vulneraria Kidney vetch Fabaceae Lotus Trefoil Fabaceae Trifolium Clover
- Polyommatus (Plebicula) nivescens is a member of the clade Polyommatus dorylas:
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Species Author Polyommatus (Plebicula) atlantica (Elwes, [1906]) Polyommatus (Plebicula) dorylas (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Polyommatus (Plebicula) golgus (Hübner, [1813]) Polyommatus (Plebicula) nivescens (Keferstein, 1851)
- Links
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Language Website Authors 
Lepidoptera and their ecology Wolfgang Wagner Lepiforum e. V. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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