Here's one that's got me a little puzzled: funny-looking customer.
My first supposition is that it's an odd-looking badly worn male Pontic Blue, but those large marginal markings look very odd. Any other possibilities? I did also consider Amanda's, but I've never seen one and I'm not sure they look quite like this. Taken on Mt. Chelmos, 1686m altitude, 7th July.
If anyone can help, thanks!
Funny-looking Greek Blue ID
Re: Funny-looking Greek Blue ID
I think I've answered my own question!
I'm going with my initial feeling, that it's a heavily worn Pontic Blue - those large marginal markings compare well with the less worn individual I photographed lower down the mountain on day 7 of my trip.
I'm going with my initial feeling, that it's a heavily worn Pontic Blue - those large marginal markings compare well with the less worn individual I photographed lower down the mountain on day 7 of my trip.
Re: Funny-looking Greek Blue ID
I think it's more likely to be a worn Amanda's. The Pontic Blue has broad dark borders to both fore- and hind-wings. Both species were common at Xerokambos in early June 1986, both utilising the same foodplant. Image of Pontic Blue attached.
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Re: Funny-looking Greek Blue ID
That's a fantastic photo of Pontic blue, Misha! Exactly how I imagine them ...
I agree - your mystery blue is Amanda's, Dave. That's the first and only species that comes to mind when I look at the picture - both upperside and underside are correct.
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I agree - your mystery blue is Amanda's, Dave. That's the first and only species that comes to mind when I look at the picture - both upperside and underside are correct.
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Re: Funny-looking Greek Blue ID
Well that's brilliant. A lifer and the only one I saw on the trip!!
Many thanks indeed!
Many thanks indeed!