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Worn and battered Hairstreak
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:03 pm
by Karl
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.
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:22 pm
by Pete Eeles
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
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:31 pm
by Karl
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.