The most reliable feature, perfectly shown in Roger's picture, is the rusty colour around the eyes. Green hairstreak has pure white there.David M wrote:How is one to distinguish between this species and rubi?
Guy
The most reliable feature, perfectly shown in Roger's picture, is the rusty colour around the eyes. Green hairstreak has pure white there.David M wrote:How is one to distinguish between this species and rubi?
Yes, I see what you mean now, Guy. The undersides of the antennae appear redder in avis too.padfield wrote:The most reliable feature, perfectly shown in Roger's picture, is the rusty colour around the eyes. Green hairstreak has pure white there.David M wrote:How is one to distinguish between this species and rubi?
Guy
... and Finnish residents!Roger Gibbons wrote:Swiss residents may find it too easy ...
I agree - superb photos Roger!NickMorgan wrote:Wow, I have just spent about half an hour reading this thread from the beginning. What an amazing collection of photographs and interesting IDs and comments. It certainly has cheered me up on a grey, cold day.