The Chalkhill Blue Butterfly (Polyommatus (Lysandra) coridon)
Checking out the location this week where I normally see this species, I found three male specimens. This is two more than I found throughout the whole of last year. One of these was already looking a little worse for wear. This is the start of flight time for this species so hopefully I will find a few more.
these are exquisite shots Roy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret.
DeleteVery nice Roy, that's three more than I've seen in my whole life!!! Hopefully they will have a good year at your local location :-)
ReplyDeleteKindest regards :-)
Thanks David.
DeleteVery much a southern butterfly of the Downs, I believe. None round here, very pretty shots.
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon, yes only know for one place and that is unusual for the area.
DeleteBeautiful images, Roy!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
Ana
Thanks Ana.
DeleteBien jolie série Roy, même s'il s'est fait un peu croqué lol
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Merci Nathalie.
DeleteLovely shots, Roy. Hope this creature continues to do better this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison.
DeleteHow lovely Roy! The Chalkhill Blue is a little stunner. Great pics.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise.
DeleteWe have problems finding this butterfly at Martin Down, the last time was in 2011.
ReplyDeleteSome years they are better than others Lyn.
DeleteNot many for the last two years here.
Previous to that there dozens of them.
Nice photos Roy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ian.
DeleteBeautiful little butterfly but not one I'm going to see round here as we are lacking in chalk in Brittany! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy, its an old chalk quarry where these hang out.
DeleteHey Roy... Another nice blue butterfly the Chalkhill, you have there.
ReplyDeleteNice photo's as always! ;}
Grace
Thanks GG.
DeleteBeautiful photos :o)
ReplyDeleteLovely images of the beautiful butterflies!
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