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Lycaenidae ID help (Spain) (1 Viewer)

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francisco25

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Hello!

I'm struggling to ID this species. Saw it yesterday Gozon, Asturias, Spain

I would appreciate any help -- thank you!
 

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It's a very worn Polyommatus, apparently Common Blue (P. icarus); the wear makes it look somewhat like Phengaris but definitely not one.
 
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