I photographed this above Sorrento in September 2016 - what is it?
Italian Blue for ID
Re: Italian Blue for ID
I'll have a punt before the experts get here and suggest Chapmans Blue.
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Re: Italian Blue for ID
At first glance, it reminded me of Zephyr Blue, but of course you wouldn't get that in Sorrento!!
I think Chapman's is most likely, though the uns ground colour looks a little pale.
I think Chapman's is most likely, though the uns ground colour looks a little pale.
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Re: Italian Blue for ID
Yes,Chapman's. The upperside picture even shows the characteristic furry androconial patch, confirming (if any confirmation were needed) that it's not common blue form icarinus.
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Re: Italian Blue for ID
Thanks everyone!