Fritillary species

[Stuart17]

This very worn fritillary was seen on Dartmoor in Devon on 9th August, I thought it was a silver washed as there were quite a few very smart looking and active individuals seen flitting about but on looking more closely I wonder if it may be a high brown or dark green. Attached is a photo but it may be too worn to ID accurately.
Any help much appreciated
Thanks
Stuart

Silver Washed Fritillary

[Mark Colvin]

Hi Stuart.

Despite its condition this is a male High Brown Fritillary (Argynnis adippe).

A nice find ...

Kind regards. Mark

[Stuart17]

Hi Mark
Many thanks for the ID help. I saw a high brown fritillary at the same site on June 27th but wasn't sure about this individuals ID due to it being so very worn, also I thought it may have been a little late in the year for high brown.
Stuart

[Mark Colvin]

Hi Stuart.

It is late (hence its condition) but not too late; mid June to late July being the best time to see the adult. I spent three days in the Heddon Valley from 23rd to 25th June this year and saw plenty on the wing including, as one would expect, many specimens in pristine condition.

More at: http://www.markcolvin.blogspot.co.uk/20 ... sures.html

Good hunting.

Kind regards. Mark