CHOG Lepidoptera Photographic Archive

Common Blue

Wingspan about 30 mm (1.2 inches)
A few individuals seen in May to July by the Hengistbury Head Centre, along the track on the south side of Long Field leading to the Nursery, and along the diagonal track across Long Field

Common Blue butterfly Nursery track DSC_1529 a

Male – June 2022 Peter Boardman

Common Blue butterfly near Hengistbury Head Centre DSC_0658 a

Male – May 2022 Peter Boardman

Common Blue butterfly female Wick water meadows DSC_3673

Female – July 2022 Peter Boardman

Common Blue butterfly female Wick water meadows DSC_3666

Female – July 2022 Peter Boardman

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