Small Heath type in extremadura
Small Heath type in extremadura
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
Re: Small Heath type in extremadura
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.
I have no doubt that this is what the above butterfly is. It can't realistically be anything else.
Re: Small Heath type in extremadura
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
Re: Small Heath type in extremadura
On birdforum it’s being suggested that it is split as espers Heath in Andalusia
Re: Small Heath type in extremadura
Definitely Small Heath Owen. This one was in the Sierra Nevada. The Southern Spanish version is striking.
Re: Small Heath type in extremadura
Thank you. Yes a beautiful butterfly