Valesina

[Gwenhwyfar]

[eccles]

That one looks in good condition. Is it a recent snap?

[Andrew R]

That one looks in good condition. Is it a recent snap?

I would say it is an old shot due to the bramble having flowers on.
But hey I could be wrong!

Andy

[Gwenhwyfar]

It was taken on the 27th July. I had the male and female silver washed fritillary and the valesina all in the same vicinity but could not get them all close enough to be in a photo together. Would have made a great pic.

What is the scientific name for the Valesina? is it just the same as the SWF with valesina on the end??

[Pete Eeles]

There are 3 "variations" that may occur in a given species: a form (such as your valesina), an aberration, and a subspecies. These are typically labelled as "f.", "ab." and "ssp." after the species name, and before the variation name. As in:

Argynnis paphia f. valesina

Cheers,

- Pete

[Simon C]

I was lucky enough to snap this on July 9th near Bath:



Simon

[Pete Eeles]

What an unusual photo - you don't see many of these!

If it's OK with you, Simon, I'd like to include this on the main species pages. If you could send me a high-res image I'd appreciate it, together with location and date info, I'd appreciate it. My email address is pete@ukbutterflies.co.uk

Cheers,

- Pete

[eccles]

Nice pic Simon. Where 'near Bath' was that?

[Simon C]

The picture of the SWFs was taken at Inwood - ST800630. It is a very good site for them in July. The brambles along the eastern edge of the wood (public footpath) are the best place to find them - I believe the wood itself is private. There are also Purple Hairstreaks in the oaks along the edge of the wood, but I have never been lucky enough to catch one low down. The picture below is heavily cropped - the hairstreak was about 12 foot above the ground.

Simon C

[eccles]

A belated thanks for that, Simon. One to pencil in for 2007.