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Valesina
- Gwenhwyfar
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- Gwenhwyfar
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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??
What is the scientific name for the Valesina? is it just the same as the SWF with valesina on the end??
- Pete Eeles
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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
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
SWF near Bath
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
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Simon C
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