ID on a fritillary

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ID on a fritillary

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I took this shot while on holiday in France. Any idea as to an ID please? Thanks, Vic.
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My provisional ID would be heath fritillary, Mellicta athalia, form celadussa.

Do you have any ups shots for confirmation?

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Re: ID on a fritillary

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Hi Guy, yep, i did manage to get a shot of the wings open
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Yep, heath fritillary. Not celadussa, though.

Nice pictures!

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Thankyou Guy, much appreciated :D
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