Went to Denbies Hillside, Dorking (page 65 - David Newland). My battery ran out after about 30 shots..."no problem" I thought "I'll put the other one in" That one was flatter that a pancake after a steam rollerr had flattened it! Target was Chalkhill Blue and there where a few ab...
I too live in the NW London suburbs. Today I have seen Red Admiral, Small White, Peacock and Brimstone (see photo) In the past I have seen Comma Small Tortoiseshell Large White Green-veined White Orange Tip Holly Blue Gatekeeper Martin. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/V6GTO/Butterflies/c.jpg ...
Mike,
Wild goose chase alert! Went yesterday and didn't see a single Chalkhill Blue Sun was out a lot but no sign anywhere. Loads of DGFs made up for it though.
It's a shame it's so faded as it makes it difficult...it lacks the blue spot (although there a few blue scales in the right place) for Blue-spot, and it lacks the grey spot for Sloe. So...best guess...Given the shape of the lines and the few blue scales I'd go for Blue-spot Hairstreak. Knowing exact...