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Another DGF - M or F ?
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:58 pm
by garrypogson
Another DGF from Preston Hill, Lullingstone 27.6.22 - M or F anyone? thank you
Re: Another DGF - M or F ?
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:31 pm
by bugboy
Looks like another male to me. You'll know when you find a female, they look much darker (hence DARK Green Fritillary). They are also very good at skulking around unseen. I generally find just 1 or 2 a year for every 40 or 50 males.
Re: Another DGF - M or F ?
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:46 pm
by millerd
I'd go with a male as well. In the third shot you can actually just make out the thickened forewing veins that form the sex brands. As Bugboy says, you'll know when you've found a female - they can be quite striking insects.
Cheers,
Dave