Worn and battered Hairstreak

Karl · Post by **Karl** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:03 pm

Can anyone help me with the ID of this very worn and battered Hairstreak I found today sat on my buddleia? I've never seen a Haistreak before and it was a surprise to find one in my garden.

Thanks,

Karl Johnson.
Preston, Lancashire.

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:22 pm

Looks like a Purple Hairstreak to me.

You can just make out the lines on the underside of the forewings, and the red dot on the hindwing.

Cheers,

- Pete

Karl · Post by **Karl** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:31 pm

Pete Eeles wrote:Looks like a Purple Hairstreak to me.

Thanks Pete, I've just checked the Purple Hairstreak pictures on your site and reading the description etc. I'd have to agree. I have a small oak wood right next to my house. I'm just more surprised that I've never noticed a Hairstreak here before.

Cheers again,

Karl.