Yes Pete...the shot here is the insect in question...taken in Normandy. HTH.

Martin.

Have just heard this was taken in Normandy between Aoencon and Le Mans...that pretty much rules out subalpinus ...but it sure looks like it in Lafranchis. I'm confused!

Martin.

Can't see anything, your server is down for maintainance

Martin.

Trying to help out a friend who lives in France...she said it was brown with orange edges on top, and I'm thinking Lycaena tityrus - Sooty Copper...maybe subspecies subalpinus (Lafranchis page 108)(I'm waiting on an e-mail to let me know exactly where in France) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v52...

Excellent stuff Bryan and Alex!

Martin.

Well done getting the Wall, Bryan

I love the closed wing Chalk-hill, that's really good.

Martin.

There is one time when they hang around a bit...



Martin.

I saw prawns used as bait last week-end...didn't work.
Niether did the Banana skins draped over the notice board at Bently Wood.

Martin.

But I see no legs
I'm getting conflicting opinions here...

http://phocus-on.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3150

Martin.

Pete...I take it these are the eggs, they don't look much like spiders.

Martin.

Bryan,
According to my book the Pyrenees and the Cote d'Azure are as far north as it goes...

Martin.

Returned today and got lots of shots...C-hB like dog poo too...



Martin.

Wonderful shots...count me in for next year. (I have my own tent )

congratulations on the long-awaited Lulworth shot

Martin.

The Common Blue mentioned earlier...



Martin.

Taken today in Bentley Wood.

Martin.

1) Essex
2) Small

But I reserve the right to be totally wrong

Martin.

I returned to the same site today and got a shot of a Common Blue with a load too...will post it up later.

Martin.

Came across this Meadow Brown today...only got one decent shot before it scarpered. What is the general consensus of opinion on the red growths...parasites? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/V6GTO/Butterflies/20070718_0180c.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/V6GTO/Butterflies/20070718_0...

Cheers Pete.

M.