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WHAT IS THIS?
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 3:08 pm
by Aughie
I spotted this butterfly at 15.30 today 17/08/15. I had photoed common blues mating earlier and assumed it was one of them and nearly ignored it because of that. I'm glad I didnt now as I havnt a clue what this is. Its the 1st one I have ever seen . The nearest I can find in a book I have is an "Argus" but I leave this to you guys
Thanks in advance!!
Re: WHAT IS THIS?
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 3:42 pm
by Mark Colvin
Hi Aughie,
It's a female Common Blue Polyommatus icarus. The females are highly variable.
Good hunting.
Kind regards. Mark
Re: WHAT IS THIS?
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:46 pm
by Aughie
Thanks for clearing that up Mark - Heres one I did earlier!!!
Re: WHAT IS THIS?
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:49 pm
by CFB
Hello Aughie,
The two-tone fringe, clearly visible on the right-hand wings of your first photo, distinguishes it from other similar species.
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Colin