It's a girl

My pupil insisted on going back into the butterfly meadow this morning for a bit of tuition.  Instructions followed and hey presto.  See here

This one is a female Common Blue, I think.  See "extra" for outer wing details.

MK this afternoon to purchase shorts for a trip we're undertaking next February.  No good leaving the shopping until then.  A bit hush-hush at the moment but all will be revealed in good time.