Silver-washed Fritillary

Posted by Wildwood on Aug 4, 2013 in 2013, Butterflies, July, Silver-washed Fritillary, Summer | 0 comments

Spotted feeding on bramble flowers and thistles, it wouldn’t oblige by staying still.

 A male Argynnis paphia.

Picture taken July 31.

Thanks to all those who confirmed ID via Twitter: @UKbutterflies; @_Wild_Britain & @twitchingphil and @clifferosion via @wildlife_uk.