Aberrant Brown Argus

[Vince Massimo]

Lots of second-brood Brown Argus at my local site in Chaldon, Surrey including an aberrrant form with pale yellow spotting instead of orange.

Aberrant Male Brown Argus - Chaldon, Surrey 30-July-11

Normal Male Brown Argus - Chaldon, Surrey 25-April-11

Although it was not a fresh individual, I am confident that the difference in colouration is as a result of an aberration rather than wear.
Photo to be added to the Species Album shortly.

Vince

[Mark Colvin]

Hi Vince,

Nice find. Russwurm figures something very similar as ab. graafi.

Kind regards. Mark

[Vince Massimo]

Thanks Mark, all information gratefully received

Vince