French 'blue' Butterflies

[black]

I've just returned from a short break in Tarn & Garonne in France and was wondering if anyone could help in identifying some of the 'Blue' butterflies I saw down there. I expect they may be species we get here in the UK. I've posted them on the sister site WATW and have the thumbnail links below. I think some might be Adonis Blues. Any help appreciated.

BLUE 1


BLUE2


BLUE3


BLUE4

[ChrisJB]

Here goes,

1. common blue, male
2. adonis blue, female
3. adonis blue, male
4. adonis blue, female (these are usually brown, but bluer forms can be common in some areas)

Regards, Chris

[black]

Thanks ever so much for the IDs Chris it's really appreciated!

[pagnange]

I think that #4 is a provencal chalk hill blue. I am not an expert but i have recently taken a picture of one in my garden and identified it by the flight time (chalk hill blue from June - Provencal from may).

If I am wrong, my appologies.