Thanks for the advice and due to travel problems, my friend didn't make it in time to go anywhere so we just had some Small Whites and yes, Painted Ladies in the garden.

IOW next year if possible...

Hello, A friend is visiting from Yorkshire tomorrow (last minute idea) and we were wondering about trying to see Glanville Fritillary which would be a tick for both of us. Can anyone please offer any advice on where to look atHordle Cliffs or Hurst Castle please. I will have two small boys with me a...

Thanks Guy,

Perhaps I can convince my friend now! The frustrating thing is i saw another tatty 'Large' Tortoiseshell a couple of days later in a different area but never got a picture...

ATB

Robin

Hi, Can anyone help with the id of this tatty tortoiseshell taken on May 25th in the Biebrza marshes of Poland. At the time I assumed it was a Large, Nymphalis polychloros but it has been suggested it is Yellow-legged, Nymphalis xanthomelas. Are the legs pale enough - I have no experience of this fo...