Common Blue

[Deborah]

Sorry to be posting asking such an obvious question again. Pretty sure this is a Common Blue? Not sure photo is clear enough for anyone to confirm. Seen on Wild Carrot on cliff edges.
Thanks.

[David M]

Certainly looks like Common Blue, Deborah. It's definitely not Brown Argus and you're too far north for Chapman's Blue.

[Deborah]

Thanks David. I think I find the blues so difficult as I so rarely see anything other than a Holly Blue here. Whenever I do see something obviously NOT a HB I’m always at a loss!
Perhaps I need to spend some time on the South Coast of the UK to get used to Blues in all their glory

[David M]

Keep your eyes peeled, Deborah. There might be Long Tailed Blues round your way too!