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I was absolutely thrilled to see in our butterfly garden this Small Heath doing, for whatever reason, what they normally never do - open their wings fully when settled. One of those moments you either capture or is lost for ever.

Just seen a Pearly Heath posing wings open in Italy, Phil. Can't offer an explanation for it, but as you say, when it happens you need to capture it.

Great image, Phil
It looks like a female (by the size and shape of the abdomen).

I have sent you a PM on the subject.

Vince