Hairstreak

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CarolineClarke
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Hairstreak

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Hello all, i am guessing this is a Brown Hairstreak? found on a Ash tree....above where 7 eggs were found earlier in the year
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Lee Hurrell
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Hi Caroline,

Definitely a Brown Hairstreak! Looks like a male from the lack of orange on the forewing.

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Lee
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