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Lampides boeticus, also known as pea blue or long tailed blue, is an extremely rare migrant to the British Isles, but on the continent it is considered a pest of pea crops. The adult butterfly has a jerky and rapid flight that is very similar to a hairstreak, but flies closer to the ground. It is also a strong flyer, borne out by its ability to migrate over large expanses of land and water. This butterfly possesses a pair of ‘tails’ that give this species its name, together with an eye spot where the tails meet the wings. These act to divert a predator, such as a bird, away from the essential body parts. When at rest, the butterfly will rotate the hindwings which causes the tails to move, diverting predators from the more-important parts of the body.
| Camera: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Title: | lampides boeticus |
| Username: | 
CarolG |
| Uploaded: | 6 Jul 2012 - 5:15 AM |
| Tags: | Butterfly, Close-up, Close-up / macro, General, Macro, Nature, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature |
| Votes: | 78 |
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Fantastic detail in this stunning hairstreak . Don't think I've ever seen it
Both situations are well taken. It shines agains the blue sky and blends in perfectly but for he 'eye'
Another new one to me too. Very informative description, and excellent complentary set, Carol.
Dave
Very beautiful, and a super set, Carol... interesting write-up, too 
Trev 
Stunning set Carol, I went out yesterday to try to get some butterfly and dragonfly shots, failed on both, did not see any.
Regards
Trev.
V1 for me today Carol anyway there are enough peas to go round 
fine detailed captures on all 4
Graham
Fantastic detail and clarity in these impressive close up shots Carol, I see that you have put the Big O's nose out of joint!
At last the first mention of something meteorological from the big ginger pussy tonight, I'd begun to think he was a bit under the weather!
v2 for me Catol - love those beautiful blue markings
Helen
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