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Old Monday 14th August 2006, 13:15   #1
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Id Common Blue

Am I right in thinking that this is this is a Common blue female and not Brown Argus Thanks.


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Old Monday 14th August 2006, 14:40   #2
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I'd say so yes.
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Old Monday 14th August 2006, 15:04   #3
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Thanks brian, I have never seen one before today. A pretty little butterfly
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Old Monday 14th August 2006, 18:14   #4
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Not that it is needed, but I'd second Brian's opinion :)
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Old Monday 14th August 2006, 19:58   #5
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I'll 3rd it ... just to give a reason :)

The dusting of blue scales near the body is the giveaway. This is absent in the Brown Argus.

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