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Slovenia Blue

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:18 pm
by David Tipping
This butterfly was photographed in Slovenia in June last year. Unfortunately I didn't manage an underwing shot. The nearest match I have managed to find is Damon Blue, but given that this species is not normally on the wing until mid-July, the likelihood is a different species. Might it be nothing more exciting than a female common blue? Would anybody like to hazard a guess?
Mostnica Gorge - Unidentified Blue.jpg

Re: Slovenia Blue

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:36 pm
by bugboy
I don't normally comment on European ID's ( preferring to guess in the comfort of my own sofa and then find out how far off I am when the experts comment :lol: ) but I'm tempted to have a stab here and say it has a Plebejus look about it...

Re: Slovenia Blue

Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:50 pm
by Padfield
I agree with Buggy. This looks very good for silver-studded blue.

Guy

Re: Slovenia Blue

Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:56 am
by David Tipping
Thanks.