Chapman's or Common Blue?

Stevieb · Post by **Stevieb** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:20 am

Taken in Kos last June. Could anyone confirm if Chapman's or Common Blue please.
TIA

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:34 am

Looks like a Brown Argus to me

Cheers,

- Pete

Stevieb · Post by **Stevieb** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:19 pm

Thanks Pete

Chris Jackson · Post by **Chris Jackson** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 5:11 pm

Hi there,
The relative position of the two under hind-wing spots circled on this photo are indicative of Brown Argus.

Chris

Stevieb · Post by **Stevieb** » Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:09 pm

Thanks Chris. I'm embarrassed to say I never gave Brown Argus a thought!

David M · Post by **David M** » Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:35 pm

Size of the orange lunules is usually a good clue, Stevie.

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Thu Apr 02, 2020 4:46 pm

It's also a male (long and thin abdomen), which is another clue that many forget, so it can't really be much else!

Anyway - we're all learning, so thanks for posting, Stevie

Cheers,

- Pete

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