A winter butterfly pupa.

[Allan.W.]

A workmates wife sent me a shot taken on the 11th January,taken on the outside of a patio door ,in mid-Kent . To me it looks like a fresh butterfly pupa of some description ,not yet hardened off....................Red Admiral ??................Any thoughts ? please.
Regards Allan.W.

[bugboy]

It's a Satyrid so one would presume its a Speckled Wood

[Allan.W.]

Just had a look in Petes book ....................and i reckon you,re spot-on Bugboy ! thanks for your help !!.................must admit'
it didn,t really look much like a Red Admiral did it................. should have known better ,having reared a few back in the summer !! i,ll let the lady know ...........................Thanks again !
Regards Allan.W.