Spots on Adonis?
Spots on Adonis?
Is this an Adonis Blue male? I don't think I have seen one with spots before.
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Re: Spots on Adonis?
Looks like a male Adonis Blue to me - although the spots do look particularly prominent!
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Re: Spots on Adonis?
Hi Susie,
I don't know about Adonis blues in the UK, but here in Switzerland they vary continuously from no spots at all to very prominent spots, with spotless ones probably about the same frequency as spotty ones.
![Image](http://www.guypadfield.com/images2008/bellargus0812.jpg)
Guy
EDIT:
Ha! I've found my most extreme one - I knew I had it somewhere:
![Image](http://www.guypadfield.com/images2007/bellargus078.jpg)
I don't know about Adonis blues in the UK, but here in Switzerland they vary continuously from no spots at all to very prominent spots, with spotless ones probably about the same frequency as spotty ones.
![Image](http://www.guypadfield.com/images2008/bellargus0812.jpg)
Guy
EDIT:
Ha! I've found my most extreme one - I knew I had it somewhere:
![Image](http://www.guypadfield.com/images2007/bellargus078.jpg)
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Re: Spots on Adonis?
wow, thanks Guy!
great photos.
I'm not saying I have never seen spots on them before but I cant see any others amongst my photos and this is certainly the first time I have noticed it![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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I'm not saying I have never seen spots on them before but I cant see any others amongst my photos and this is certainly the first time I have noticed it
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Re: Spots on Adonis?
How about this Adonis?
Polonus Zeller?
Recorded 11 June 2000
Polonus Zeller?
Recorded 11 June 2000