The first of a number of ID confirmation requests - this one from a four field site in the SoF near Frejus.....
is this onopordi? - calling Guy and Roger G.
more skippery customers
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Definitely onopordi! You have my personal guarantee!
Very nice pictures!
Guy
Very nice pictures!
Guy
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Re: more skippery customers
Great.... one of 10 new species for me.... more questions to follow in due course.... thanks Guy
Re: more skippery customers
Now, from the same place.... malvae?. or more onopordi??.. 2 different beasts, no open wing opportunities
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For the second one (of this post), malvae, without doubt. The first leaves me less certain. It is hardly classic onopordi, but nor is it classic malvae. To be honest, I can't even rule out armoricanus, though it's late here and I often see things better in the morning!
What a pity there's no upperside...
Guy
What a pity there's no upperside...
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Re: more skippery customers
Thanks Guy... it was late there as well, hence they were trying to sleep!!