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Dannom
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Spotted at a nature reserve in bristol.
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bugboy
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You have a White-letter Hairstreak there. Well done, not always to easy to see since they spend the majority of their life in the canopy of Elm trees.
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David M
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Indeed. They aren't all that rare, but they are seldom seen at close quarters so can surprise those who are unfamiliar with them.

Nice sighting.
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Thank you
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