Hairstreak ID

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MarkL
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Hairstreak ID

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Looking to get confirmation on a Hairstreak ID please - south France on 28th March this year, just outside Colliure, So - either Green Hairstreak Callophrys rubi or Chapmans Green Hairstreak C avis ?

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This is rubi. The picture is so detailed you can clearly see there is no rusty tinge to the white around the eyes - it is pure white.

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Re: Hairstreak ID

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Thank you Guy, appreciated
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