Blue id (1 Viewer)

[paul_j_c2000]

Hello everyone is it possible to id with only a top view i took this lovely shot at Durlston country park dorset but couldnt get a look underneath,the diagrams in my book, "collins field guide" are very similar and i am no expert any help will be appreciated thanks paul

 

[harry eales]

Hello everyone is it possible to id with only a top view i took this lovely shot at Durlston country park dorset but couldnt get a look underneath,the diagrams in my book, "collins field guide" are very similar and i am no expert any help will be appreciated thanks paul

Hello Paul,
That's a male Common Blue P.icarus. A little past its best judging from the wear on the fringes on the wings. There isn't a lot of species that it can be confused with, except perhaps Silver-studded Blue.

Harry

 

[paul_j_c2000]

Hello Paul,
That's a male Common Blue P.icarus. A little past its best judging from the wear on the fringes on the wings. There isn't a lot of species that it can be confused with, except perhaps Silver-studded Blue.

Harry

thanks Harry you seem to be the resident expert on moths and butterflies