avis or rubi

[bugboy]

So I've already posted some pictures in my diary claiming to be Chapman's Green Hairstreak. I know I was in the right general area where they've previously been recorded, but having zero previous experience I was never completely convinced, possibly more wishful thinking on my part, so here's some more images of the same animal plus one which I identified as rubi from the previous day for comparison.

rubi or avis?

rubi or avis?

rubi or avis?

rubi!

[David M]

Roger will be the one who is best placed to answer this, BB, but although I have never seen avis, I am conscious that it nearly always has a very distinctive pair of 'rusty eyebrows' as well as a near full row of white 'hairstreaks'.

For these reasons, I'd say your images are of rubi

[petesmith]

I second David's opinion - these all look look definite rubi to me, from the white around the eyes.

[Medard]

Two photos of Chapman's Green Hairstreak (Callophrys avis) taken in the Var for comparison,hope this is of help.

https://jamesgibbs6929.zenfolio.com/

[bugboy]

Thanks guys, looks like a case of wishful thinking on my part . Oh well, something to to look for next time