Trying to convince myself of Brown Argus

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kevtubb
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Trying to convince myself of Brown Argus

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I need a little help. I took the following shots at Beacon Hill Hampshire last weekend.

I am trying to convince myself that it is a Brown Argus. I didn't get the underwing very well but it looks good against the notes on this website.

Can anyone confirm that it is a Brown Argus or is it just a Common Blue

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Kevin Tubb
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Re: Trying to convince myself of Brown Argus

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Yes, that is a Brown Argus, Kev.
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Re: Trying to convince myself of Brown Argus

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A big clue is the long and thin abdomen, meaning that this is a male, which can only therefore be a Brown Argus.

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