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Rosalyn Hilborne

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Posted: 09 Aug 2017

Taken: 08 Aug 2017

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Photo by Rosalyn Hilborne

Can anyone tell me the name of this very small butterfly, no more that a 3cm wing span? I have come up with 2 possibilities - Brown Argus or Silver Studded Blue, but not sure!!

Having looked at lots of pictures and sizes of particular butterflies, I now think this is a Common Blue female - Polyommatus icarus. So many look alike!!

, , Jeff Farley, Bill Robinson / kinderbill and 4 other people have particularly liked this photo

10 comments - The latest ones
 John Goodwin
John Goodwin
This is lovely Rosa, the subject really stands out against the blurred back ground... YS... John.
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to John Goodwin
It was tiny John. Sophie pointed it out to me!
Thank you for the YS's....Rosa.
6 years ago.
 aNNa schramm
aNNa schramm club
see my answer by the other Foto
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to aNNa schramm club
Thank you Anna. I think it is the female Common Blue variety :-))
6 years ago.
 Bill Robinson / kinderbill
Bill Robinson / kind… club
Hi Rosa, Common blue's they are. nicely taken...YS for both....Best wishes, Bill.
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Bill Robinson / kind… club
Thank you for the confirmation Bill and for the YS's. Best wishes, Rosa.
6 years ago.
 Jeff Farley
Jeff Farley
A great shot and I think your question has been answered Rosa.
6 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Jeff Farley
Yes I knew Bill would know the answer Jeff :)
6 years ago.
 Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
So delicate ....
A wonderful capture, Rosalyn ! *****
6 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
Many thanks for your kind comment Christiane.
Have a great new week :)
6 years ago.

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