Fritillary ID please - HBF / DGF
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:17 pm
All
Could anyone help put a name to this frit please, seen South Wales today. I didn't really get a much closer view, but am leaning towards dark green fritillary based on a glimpse of underwing (but not definitive...)
Got me thinking - are there are any sure shot ways of IDing in the field on just the uppersides please? I read somewhere about sex brands as an alternative to the outer margin spots, but are there jizz / colour differences people swear by?
Many thanks
Jonno
Could anyone help put a name to this frit please, seen South Wales today. I didn't really get a much closer view, but am leaning towards dark green fritillary based on a glimpse of underwing (but not definitive...)
Got me thinking - are there are any sure shot ways of IDing in the field on just the uppersides please? I read somewhere about sex brands as an alternative to the outer margin spots, but are there jizz / colour differences people swear by?
Many thanks
Jonno