Fritillary id please

wildscenes · Post by **wildscenes** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:01 pm

Sorry to be so rubbish at butterflies

Took this in France a few days ago - I have an idea but need someone to confirm it. I have a few more in addition to this that need a positive id too

TIA

John

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:09 pm

Hi John,

I think this is a Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis daphne).

Cheers,

- Pete

wildscenes · Post by **wildscenes** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:37 am

Pete Eeles wrote:Hi John,

I think this is a Marbled Fritillary (Brenthis daphne).

Cheers,

- Pete

Whoohoo! a new species for me

Unfortunately I didn't get a shot of the underside - it was either flying or wingspread like this. I've had a dig a round and I agree with your id.

Thanks for the info.

John

Post by **Padfield** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:24 am

I can confirm - no doubt about the ID.

Guy

Dave McCormick · Post by **Dave McCormick** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:02 am

Just have to say, what a great shot!