Poland ID

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Poland ID

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Any help appreciated with this blue from Poland (SE area)


Also seen

Large Copper
Purple Edged Copper
Map
Totroiseshell sp
Silver washed Fritillary
Queen of Spain Fritillary

Thanks

Mark
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Re: Poland ID

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I think this is a common blue, P. icarus. The forewing cell spot is just visible, ruling out most things, and I can't see anything to suggest it is not icarus.

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Re: Poland ID

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I'm so glad you've seen a Map in the relative safety of Eastern Europe, Mark! 8)
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Re: Poland ID

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Many Thanks

A few photos from the trip

Map, Large Copper, Silver washed fritillary
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