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FollowCommon Blue Butterfly (Polyommatus icarus)
Living up to its name, this butterfly is the commonest blue found in the British Isles. While the male has bright blue uppersides, the female is primarily brown...
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Living up to its name, this butterfly is the commonest blue found in the British Isles. While the male has bright blue uppersides, the female is primarily brown, with a highly variable amount of blue. This is the most widespread Lycaenid found in the British Isles and can be found almost anywhere, including Orkney... [ukbutterflies.co.uk]
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WileKyK
May 07, 2014
Awesome macro shot! The texture and detail on the wings and grass stalk are amazing. Congratulations on your Feature.
justkim1106
May 07, 2014
Beautiful photo. Congratulations on the award and all the peer recognition that you deserve for this. I love the informational bit, too. I find photography is a wonderful way to learn more about nature.
toonegal
May 07, 2014
Common or not - your photo is fantastic. I love the soft texture of the butterflies wings. Well done!
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