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Wednesday, 27 July 2016

The Chalkhill Returns

The Chalkhill Blue Butterfly (Polyommatus cordon)

The prettiest (I think) of the Blue species in UK which can only be found in somewhat limited, but well established locations mostly in Southern England. One brood only occurs between July and September. The species is limited in habitat due to its preference for warm chalk or limestone hillsides. Knapweed and Field Scabious are its favourite flowers and the first place to look to find it.

Male

The female rarely perches with its wings open so I was fortunate to obtain these images.

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25 comments:

  1. The Herald27 July 2016 at 11:00

    I agree Roy, definitely the best looking of our 'blues'. They appear to be doing exceptionally well on the local patch again this year.

    You've captured a cracking set of images here...you must have worked your charm on those females?...[;o)

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    1. Roy Norris27 July 2016 at 20:01

      Thanks Trevor, yes there a quite a few already on the patch I check out.

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  2. Wilma27 July 2016 at 15:16

    Beautiful images, Roy, with amazing detail and rich color. I love the one you chose as a header.

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  3. Anne Hagman-Niilola27 July 2016 at 15:40

    Kaunista! Kiitos Roy.

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  4. holdingmoments28 July 2016 at 08:03

    Lovely set Roy, especially the last one.

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  5. Nathailes SANTA MARIA28 July 2016 at 10:36

    Oh splendid species ! Great pic Roy

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  6. grammie g28 July 2016 at 16:19

    Hey Roy... Amazing shot's with wonderful color,and clarity. How you have them still enough to get these is beyond me!!! You seem to have the magic touch ;)
    Nice header too.

    Grace

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  7. Linda Yarrow28 July 2016 at 22:40

    Lovely pictures of the Chalkhill Blue butterfly, very pretty. The best place for these butterflies here in the South is Portland, I have not been to Portland yet, hopefully next week.

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    1. Roy Norris30 July 2016 at 11:39

      Thanks Lyn, should be seeing the start of some migratory birds going South now as well at Portland.

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  8. Anonymous29 July 2016 at 12:58

    I am always impressed with the number of butterflies that you find. You did a good job with these blues. Ours are rather energetic and are difficult to shoot.

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  9. Belén Menéndez Solar29 July 2016 at 19:24

    ¡Precioso reportaje de ese bello licénido!. Saludos desde Asturias.

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    1. Roy Norris30 July 2016 at 11:37

      Hola Belen, gracias y gracias por visitar mi blog.

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  10. Millymollymandy30 July 2016 at 14:27

    Beautiful captures. I haven't encountered this butterfly.....yet! :-)

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    1. Roy Norris31 July 2016 at 09:50

      Thanks Mandy, yes not likely where you live I would have thought.

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  11. ruma30 July 2016 at 15:34

    Hello. Your creative sense is graceful.
    The best compliment.

    Thanks for always visiting.
    Greetings from Japan. ruma

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  12. Helma30 July 2016 at 19:41

    Wonderful to see.
    I have this butterfly never seen.
    It turned Argus does not live in my view in the Netherlands.
    I enjoyed this beautiful series!

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    1. Roy Norris31 July 2016 at 09:48

      Thanks Helma, yes they only like limestone type soil areas so I doubt you would get them your area.

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  13. Rowan1 August 2016 at 10:38

    It's a lovely butterfly and I too love the photo that you've chosen as a header.

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