PURPLE HAIRSTREAK AB. OR SUNLIGHT ANGLE ?
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PURPLE HAIRSTREAK AB. OR SUNLIGHT ANGLE ?
just seen and got a quick shot of this female ? Purple hairstreak taken in full sun at 6:40 this evening. I cant decide is she an Ab form with Purple only on left wing ? Or is it just the angle of the sun on her not illuminating the purple on the right wing. She flew off before I could get any different angle shots. Any thought or confirmations welcome.
Re: PURPLE HAIRSTREAK AB. OR SUNLIGHT ANGLE ?
I would suspect its simply the angle playing tricks, much like when you only get purple on one wing with of a grounded Emperor. It can sometimes be really difficult the get the purple iridescence even if you have them at close range. Good context shot though ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Re: PURPLE HAIRSTREAK AB. OR SUNLIGHT ANGLE ?
Many thanks indeed for your most informative reply, as with all walks of life one lives and learns,
Dave.
Dave.