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avis or rubi
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:40 pm
by bugboy
Re: avis or rubi
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 9:59 pm
by David M
Roger will be the one who is best placed to answer this, BB, but although I have never seen avis, I am conscious that it nearly always has a very distinctive pair of 'rusty eyebrows' as well as a near full row of white 'hairstreaks'.
For these reasons, I'd say your images are of rubi
Re: avis or rubi
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:45 am
by petesmith
I second David's opinion - these all look look definite rubi to me, from the white around the eyes.
Re: avis or rubi
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:12 pm
by Medard
Two photos of Chapman's Green Hairstreak (Callophrys avis) taken in the Var for comparison,hope this is of help.
https://jamesgibbs6929.zenfolio.com/
Re: avis or rubi
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 10:49 pm
by bugboy
Thanks guys, looks like a case of wishful thinking on my part
![Embarassed :oops:](./images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
. Oh well, something to to look for next time
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