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Blue identification please

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I took these photographs at Aston Rowlant. I'm assuming both arefemale Common Blues. Is that correct?
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I think so.

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I'm sure Pete is right. The only other blue with a cell spot you might see there would be chalkhill, which has a different underside. The upperside also shows the classic female common blue distribution of pale markings towards the apex of the forewings.

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Thanks to both of you much appreciated.

David
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