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Fritillary species
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:23 pm
by Tony C
Over the weekend i saw my first ever two Fritillary butterflies and would like some help with their identification.The first one i saw early morning posed for me with its wings held open but would not close its wings to allow me a photo.The second one was seen mid afternoon and would not settle with its wings open,so i just managed a closed winged shot through grass.
Re: Fritillary species
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:50 pm
by Mark Colvin
Hi Tony.
Welcome to the UKB forum.
The underside shot is of a Dark Green Fritillary Argynnis aglaja. The upperside shot is of a Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary Boloria selene. For the record, where were the pictures taken?
Good hunting.
Kind regards. Mark
Re: Fritillary species
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:59 pm
by Tony C
Thanks for the identification,I saw them on Sunday 11th June at two different locations in North Wales.Both of these areas were at height over limestone areas,cheers.
Tony.