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Italian Blue for ID

Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 10:57 pm
by Matsukaze
I photographed this above Sorrento in September 2016 - what is it?
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Re: Italian Blue for ID

Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 6:56 am
by bugboy
I'll have a punt before the experts get here and suggest Chapmans Blue.

Re: Italian Blue for ID

Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 11:35 am
by David M
At first glance, it reminded me of Zephyr Blue, but of course you wouldn't get that in Sorrento!!

I think Chapman's is most likely, though the uns ground colour looks a little pale.

Re: Italian Blue for ID

Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 12:30 pm
by Padfield
Yes,Chapman's. The upperside picture even shows the characteristic furry androconial patch, confirming (if any confirmation were needed) that it's not common blue form icarinus.

Guy

Re: Italian Blue for ID

Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 10:54 pm
by Matsukaze
Thanks everyone!