I photographed this pretty blue butterfly while walking on the South Downs, near Beachy Head, over the bank holiday weekend. I think the butterfly is an Adonis Blue, which is often found on chalky downlands in England in late May or early June. Apparently the Adonis Blue particularly likes horseshoe vetch, which is the yellow flower this butterfly is resting on.
Another blue butterfly that likes chalky downlands and is partial to horseshoe vetch is the Chalkhill Blue butterfly, but that has more black markings on its wings and is also more usually seen in July or August.
I'm not an expert on butterflies, so it is quite possible I've misidentified this one - if you recognise it, do let me know.
My Pagan Eye posts show photos that I find interesting - seasonal images, pagan sites, events, or just pretty pictures.
If you want to send me a photo for a Pagan Eye post, please email it to badwitch1234@gmail.com Let me know what the photo shows and whether you want your name mentioned or not. For copyright reasons, the photo must be one you have taken yourself.
Links and previous related posts
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2012/05/pagan-eye-solar-eclipse.html
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php?vernacular_name=adonis%20blue
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalkhill_Blue
http://twtpoll.com/63gbhf
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2010/12/pagan-eye-where-witches-walked.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2011/08/pagan-eye-longstone-mottistone.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2012/04/pagan-eye-easter-at-seven-sisters-sheep.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2009/05/beachy-head-lighthouse.html
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