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Nice definitive shots of the Essex Wayne "also find they fly slightly differently to Small or Large" I get what you mean - they seem to be more direct and less jinky than the other two, to my eyes they always look slightly sandier than the orange Smalls too...but when in doubt Smessex it is

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Wurzel

Those are great shots of lineola, Wayne.

I admit to not paying them sufficient attention but when photographed well (which I find almost impossible) they are a surprisingly attractive subject.

Scotch Argus -Erebia aethiops
The Scotch Argus generally is the last Butterfly on the wing in the Uk and my last trip to the Lake District. (This year puts me on 55 species) I always head to Smardale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria as I've had some amazing days there, literally 100's rising for the grass, with the viaduct pictured above and views of the nearby fells, It can't get much better. Arnside in Cumbria is another great site but normally a bit busier, than Smardale.
2017 is the year in which I did all the UK 59, but finding someone to tell on Arnside proved harder! The only woman I came across, must have thought I was a nutter as I was grinning and whooping She just stared blankly at me as I told her my story, she quickly descended from the summit and I could hear a wheel spinning car! O well I was happy
Creag Meagaidh, Scottish Highlands 03/08/2020
We hired a Camper van just after lockdown and had a fantastic trip doing the NC500. We dropped into Creag Meagaidh, only to hear I was too early, I didn't wanna hear that and decided to explore anyway. I found a few fresh 'Scottish' Argus in the long grasses around the site. a bonus, great to find the ranger and tell him the good news

"she quickly descended from the summit and I could hear a wheel spinning car!" We nature enthusiasts do get some funny looks Cracking set of shots of the 'Scotties' this is a species I'd love to see but how or when I can't foresee Good finally catching up with you the other day at Perham

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Wurzel

Agree that this is a particularly beautiful site...and far better for aethiops than Arnside Knott.

Been 6 years since I was last there. Must put that right real soon.

Thanks David, many more dog walkers there this year, but I guess it was a Saturday so:? but my go-to place always, 6 years get yourself back there!

Thanks Rich, yes I had a picture of you in my head and as we seem to have followed each other for years on social media, I knew it was you yes great to finally meet, Get up to date with all the pictures you take! I suppose its good to have a back log to post, mine are on 2 hard drives , just sitting there, its why i started this personal diary thingy