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A bit of fun

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Anyone want to chance a guess at this?

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Big grey spotty eyes = fritillary of some sort. Dark Green?
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Nope!
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Silver washed?
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Post by Simon C »

It's not a Silver Washed Fritillary either.

It's on the wing at present. Photo taken on Saturday.
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1st choice - Painted Lady.

2nd choice - White Admiral.

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Would be inclined to say a fritillary, Maybe dark green or Silver Washed?don't think its a painted lady.
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Does this help you make your mind up?

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White Admiral then :)

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Post by Simon C »

Yup.

Lord's Wood, near Pensford.

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