Unusual looking High Brown

[David M]

Amongst the dozens of Fritillaries swooping around me at Alun Valley this afternoon was one that caught my attention due to the depth and extent of its black markings.

I know male HBFs have quite pronounced sex brands, but the black coloration in this one was heavier than I've seen before.

I'm afraid this was the best shot I got because soon after another HBF came along and the pair shot away and I didn't see this individual again.

I have added a shot of a more normally marked male HBF immediately below for comparison.