I.D for buterfly

[Goldie M]

I was in Dover last for two weeks and took apicture of this BF can you tell me please, is it a Chalk-Hill Blue Goldie M

[Pete Eeles]

Hi,

I think this is a very worn Common Blue, based on the (hard to see) red spots on the underside of the hindwing. Also Chalkhill Blue are only just emerging and are likely to be as fresh as daisies

Cheers,

- Pete

[Goldie M]

Thanks Pete, I thought as much because I took a number of pics and all the BF looked well worn. My book also said July onwards for the Chalk -Hills. I'll be going back house sitting in August, hope fully, I'll catch one then. Just wanted to make sure has I've never seen one. Before I forget thanks for your comment on the green veined White, it was very encouraging.
Goldie M