Silver-studded Blue (m)
Silver-studded Blue / plebejus argus. Westleton Heath, Suffolk. 29/06/18.
A nice bright male found nectaring on Bell Heather a year ago.
He lacked the bold reflective ‘studs’ that give rise to the name of this species. Apparently, the stud marks can vary considerably between individuals. The best this individual could offer were a few random blue scales.
I’m pleased with the blue and purple colour mix that is set against green foliage in the image.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Silver-studded Blue (m)
Silver-studded Blue / plebejus argus. Westleton Heath, Suffolk. 29/06/18.
A nice bright male found nectaring on Bell Heather a year ago.
He lacked the bold reflective ‘studs’ that give rise to the name of this species. Apparently, the stud marks can vary considerably between individuals. The best this individual could offer were a few random blue scales.
I’m pleased with the blue and purple colour mix that is set against green foliage in the image.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.