What's happening? (1 Viewer)

AJDH

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• Jun 10, 2015

• #1

Could anyone tell me what's happening in the attached image. It was taken today in the Silverdale district of Lancashire.

 

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etudiant

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• Jun 10, 2015

• #2

Wonderful shot of a butterfly that has just emerged from its pupa case.
It usually takes about an hour or so for the wings to unfold fully.
A more expert butterfly specialists will surely be able to identify this.

 

AJDH

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• Jun 10, 2015

• #3

etudiant said:

Wonderful shot of a butterfly that has just emerged from its pupa case.
It usually takes about an hour or so for the wings to unfold fully.
A more expert butterfly specialists will surely be able to identify this.

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Thanks for that. :t:

 

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etudiant

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• Jun 12, 2015

• #4

You're very welcome.
It is a rare shot, as the opportunity to see one of these little marvels emerging is very brief, so good on you.

I'll venture a guess that this is some species of Hairstreak, but only have North American references, none for Europe, so will hope for some more expert guidance.

 

Phil Carter

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• Jun 12, 2015

• #5

Looks like Common Blue.

Phil

 

AJDH

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• Jun 12, 2015

• #6

Phil Carter said:

Looks like Common Blue.

Phil

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Thank you.

 

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blackcountry mon

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• Jun 12, 2015

• #7

Male Common Blue

 

AJDH

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• Jun 12, 2015

• #8

blackcountry mon said:

Male Common Blue

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Thanks.