I attach a mating pair of Marsh Fritillaries as an entry for the May Photo comp.

Regards,

Rich

Pete,
Thanks for sharing this with us, what a great interview and such a nice guy, lets hope that BC gains in recognition (and funding) under Martin's inspirational leadership.

Regards,

Richard.

I know this is not a native Butterfly but a foreign moth, however it is so impressive that I had publish a photo for all to see. This was a female Atlas Moth taken at Butterfly World on the Isle of Wight on Friday, in all its glory with its wings fully open and measuring an amazing 9 inches across. ...

Robin,
I would say that it is almost certainly a female Adonis Blue, on the fact that the black lines cross the white margin on the upper wings.
Also the right time for the 2nd brood.

Hope this helps,

Rock

I would recommend the following sites (all directions available on UK Butterflies):
Fifehead Woods
Duncliffe Woods
Lydlynch Common
Alners Gorse
Badbury Rings (only 2-3 miles from Balndford)
Fontmell Down
Melbury Down

Happy Butterflying.

Rock

Darren,
I think they are very good photos considering they were taken with a compact camera, as Pete said the back lighting on the PL is excellent, I also like the proboscis curled as it is.
I am sure you will enjoy your new camera even more, I know I have done.

Regards,

Rock.

They are very good photos, I am sure you are pleased with your holiday snaps!!

Regards,

Rock

Thanks, Pete, I will try David, hopefully I am as successful as you were.

Cheers,

Rock

In the Book section 'The Butterflies of Britain and Ireland' is listed as out of print, but still an excellent book.
I cannot read the authors name(s). Can anyone help or does anyone have a copy they may wish to sell?

Regards,

Rock