Sightings - South Of France Part 4

[kevling]

What follows are the remaining photos from the Parc Du Mercantour.

We walked around the lake close to Relais des Merveilles where we enjoyed a large number of Lycaenidae puddling (of which I do have a number of requests for ID confirmation if anyone can kindly help). Most numerous were Scarce Coppers and having never seen this species before, it was a delight to see so many.

First encounter by the lake was this Fritillary, which I believe is daphne.
Sorry about the quality of the 2nd shot.

Then a Pyrgus, which I'm hoping is foulquieri

Brown Argus

Lang's Short Tailed Blue

Long Tailed Blue with possibly dorylas (Turquoise)??

coridon Chalkhill Blue

Are these next two escheri ??

Southern White Admiral

One of the last butterflies seen before departure was my target species of the day, Apollo. Poor image as it never settled for more than a couple of seconds, but a nice record shot nonetheless.

Now with my lycaenidae requests

My final installment will take me to the Bay of Cannes

Regards Kev

[Matsukaze]

Your blue sharing the photo with the Long-tailed Blue is, I think, a male Adonis; the chequering of the wing fringe and the cell spot on the underside forewing suggest this.

[kevling]

Thanks Matsukaze,

I guessed I must have encountered Adonis at some point. I do have difficulty with Blues, so appreciate the help.

Regards Kev