Small Heath type in extremadura

[OwenE]

In the U.K. I’d call this small Heath but the markings seem very defined and I don’t know what else there is out here

[David M]

Small Heaths vary widely across Europe, Owen, both in size and wing pattern.

I have no doubt that this is what the above butterfly is. It can't realistically be anything else.

[OwenE]

Thanks. Yes I was happy with it as SH, felt it was quite smart compared to some. Just wanted to double check as I don’t have my book with me as the circles were quite defined

[OwenE]

On birdforum it’s being suggested that it is split as espers Heath in Andalusia

[Andy02]

Definitely Small Heath Owen. This one was in the Sierra Nevada. The Southern Spanish version is striking.

[OwenE]

Thank you. Yes a beautiful butterfly