Help with French frits please
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 11:50 am
Hi all
I think I have these correct but would be grateful for any corrections, confirmations and help with these ID please. All shots taken recently in the Tarn et Garonne region.
I think this one is Weaver's frit (Boloria dia), the sharp angled hindwing from the underside shot being characteristic.
Next one I have tentatively as Knapweed frit (Melitaea phoebe), hope I'm right.
Unfortunately I didn't get a photograph of the top side of this one (it wasn't going anywhere for a while) but I think it is Glanville frit (Melitaea cinxia), not overly familiar with this species as I've only seen it once in the UK.
Finally these are everywhere at the moment, their tireless nectaring is amazing.
Many thanks in advance for any help
Bill
I think I have these correct but would be grateful for any corrections, confirmations and help with these ID please. All shots taken recently in the Tarn et Garonne region.
I think this one is Weaver's frit (Boloria dia), the sharp angled hindwing from the underside shot being characteristic.
Next one I have tentatively as Knapweed frit (Melitaea phoebe), hope I'm right.
Unfortunately I didn't get a photograph of the top side of this one (it wasn't going anywhere for a while) but I think it is Glanville frit (Melitaea cinxia), not overly familiar with this species as I've only seen it once in the UK.
Finally these are everywhere at the moment, their tireless nectaring is amazing.
Many thanks in advance for any help
Bill