2 skippers and a blue to id please

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Paulcrook
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2 skippers and a blue to id please

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Can anyone help with these 3 please, all seen in Guildford on July 28th.

Thanks

Paul
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Re: 2 skippers and a blue to id please

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I'd go with

Essex Skipper (male, based on the abdomen)
Small Skipper (male, based on the sex brand)
Chalkhill blue (male based on the blue colouring), chequered fringes and date!

Although a bit hard to see on my iPad!

Cheers,

- Pete
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Re: 2 skippers and a blue to id please

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Thanks Pete
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