For anyone who saw (or who can remember seeing as it is a long time ago) my ID question in May regarding blue butterflies on Madeira I thought I would let you know the outcome.I wasn't sure if a butterfly I had photographed was a Long-tailed Blue (the usual species on the island). A few of you suggested Lang's Short-tailed Blue as the species instead. I have since submitted photos to the website of Madeira Wind Birds who have agreed with this identification. Apparently it is the first recorded sighting of a Lang's in Madeira. Quite pleasing really.
If anyone else goes there it would be interesting to know of any other sightings. I am attaching a picture of one of those I saw.
All the best
Paul Crook
