Seen in Northern Italy

osiersue · Post by **osiersue** » Sat Oct 18, 2014 1:26 pm

Hello
Can anyone identify these butterflies seen in Iseo northern Italy in September.
Thanks
Osiersue.

David M · Post by **David M** » Sat Oct 18, 2014 2:25 pm

First and third look like a faded Lesser Purple Emperor. The middle one is a male Silver Washed Fritillary.

Post by **Padfield** » Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:31 pm

David is right. The lesser purple emperor is form clytie and appears to be a female, though I am not 100% on that.

Guy

Chris Jackson · Post by **Chris Jackson** » Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:38 pm

Nice finds. These don't turn up in everyone's gardens

Chris

osiersue · Post by **osiersue** » Sun Oct 19, 2014 8:14 am

Thank you to all of you for your help and very prompt replies.
Thanks also for the web info.
Osiersue.