Orangetip var ?

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grumpy
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Orangetip var ?

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Came across this individual today , it sports crescent markings and a more chequered border on the forewings than I have seen before, is it within normal variation or is a known form please ?
Male Orangetip var (553x800).jpg

A Male from same site for comparison:
Orange Tip Male (555x800).jpg
Orange Tip Male (555x800).jpg
Many thanks in anticipation

Dave C
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Re: Orangetip var ?

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It seems this may be an aberration called "parvipuncta" due to the crescent shaped discoidal spots on the wings, awaiting confirmation from BCHQ.


Dave C
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