Can anyone ID from these photos?

[Deborah]

Couldn't post this in 'Sightings' because I couldn't be sure what I was looking at and only snapped them at a distance quickly. Is it a Brown Argus or a Common Blue? Or am I completely wrong?
Thanks for any help.

[Chris Jackson]

Hi Deborah,

Have a close look at your top photo and in particular at the relative positions of the two black spots as circled in red on my photo here.
This is the key to identifying your butterly.

Chris

[Deborah]

Thanks for the tip. Here's another (just as poor) picture. I've been squinting at them for ages and I think it a Brown Argus? Does anyone with more experience (and better eyes!) agree with me? Forgot to flag that I'm in Central Brittany if that makes any difference.

[David M]

Yes. I agree wholeheartedly with you, Deborah.

[Deborah]

Thanks. It's the first I've seen here, so a great end to the season All I need now is for a Clouded Yellow to sit still long enough for me to photograph it and I wouldn't wish for anything more this year!

[David M]

Are these species all visitors to your garden, Deborah, or are you seeing them in the countryside?

[Deborah]

Hello David. Yes they are. Have PM'd you.

[David M]

Hello David. Yes they are. Have PM'd you.

Thanks, Deborah. Got your PM. I will respond over the weekend.