Polyommatus bellargus

[daveuk]

The Adonis Blue
Formerly Lysandra bellargus.
Two pairs & a female. All bred specimens from U.K. localities. This species has apparently suffered set backs lately here in the U.K. A pity as I had been led to believe it had recovered quite well since it's last decline here in the 1980's.

[boghaunter1]

Absolutely B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L Great photos as usual! Thanks for posting & perfect mounting job!

John K.

[Trehopr1]

Absolutely agree with boghaunter1's remarks.
Man, once again you have some "scale perfect" examples there Dave !

That last female is an absolute "bomb" of a specimen.
You should have that specimen illustrated by Lewington;
that famous lep artist in England. One of the best and unique specimens that I've ever seen....

[58chevy]

I don't see how you can do such a perfect mounting job on such a small butterfly. Your skill is amazing. So are the specimens.

[daveuk]

I don't see how you can do such a perfect mounting job on such a small butterfly. Your skill is amazing. So are the specimens.

I can't take the credit for the mounting job on these 58chevy. I actually purchased these already mounted. I agree that they really well set/spread.
I should have mentioned this after the other two replies on this thread. Apologies to Trehopr & John for that.