ID of blue butterfly please

[LoveT]

I was visiting the Old Winchester Hill Nature Reserve today, and apart from me getting blown about all over the place, most of the insects decided to have a bit of a 'duvet day' today I think as well! However, I managed to photograph these brave little souls.

I'm hopeless with all but the most obvious of butterfly species, and blue butterflies I haven't a clue about (mainly because I never see any ), so can anybody identify these for me please?





Not sure if they're two different species, or if it's one and the same.

Thanks for your help.

Thea

[Wild-Woman]

This is quite a worn Chalkhill Blue butterfly.

[djackso]

Yes, Chalkhill Blue, a male.

[LoveT]

Thank you very much - I had to constantly look where I was walking as this little one kept landing on the path in front of me !

Much appreciated !

Thea