Holly Blue butterfly

Having seen a number of Holly Blue butterflies, apparently flying ceaselessly around the garden over the last week or so, one of them finally took a short rest, allowing Andy M to get a photo or two.  This one was likely a male, as the black border on the upper wings was relatively narrow.

Holly Blue butterfly resting out of the breeze

  Holly Blue butterfly feeding on Forget-me-Not flowers

Holly Blue butterfly - likely a male - on a Forget-me-Not flower