Geranium Bronze

[Crispin]

It could be worth checking your Pelargoniums and Geraniums or take a visit to the local garden centre as Geranium Bronze has again been recorded in Sussex.

http://www.sussex-butterflies.org.uk/sightings.html

Where else and how many are there?
I bet there are more to be seen.

Crispin

[Vince Massimo]

I have been in touch with Gordon Jarvis, who made the sighting in his garden at Peasmarsh, East Sussex and he has kindly allowed this photo to be added to the Species-Specific Album.

Geranium Bronze - Peasmarsh, East Sussex 31-Aug-2013

I would welcome any views as to the sex of this butterfly. At the moment I am reading this as a female, based upon the size and shape of the abdomen.

Vince

[Mark Colvin]

Hi Vince,

Having checked out available literature, I am drawn to the same conclusion as you.

Kind regards. Mark

[Vince Massimo]

Thanks Mark

I'm going to call this a female unless there are any more comments.

Vince