The Life story of the Alcon Blue Butterfly

Large Blue butterflies have an extraordinary relationship with ants! click here for information about the Large Blue (Maculinea arion) that is found once more in the UK after successful re-introduction from Sweden.

Louise Jane has painted her own images of the Alcon Blue (Maculinea alcon), a close relative of our Large Blue, in a lovely story designed for children. Click here to see the Powerpoint.