Butterfly for id please

[Beekeeper]

When i took this picture i first thought it was a Silver Washed Frit but it is obviously not, i feel i should know the name but just cannot think what it is (Memory is not as good as good as it used to be) please can anoyone help.

Thanks

Ian

[aeshna5]

One of the 2 Pearl -bordered Fritillary species- I'd need to see the underwing to be sure which one as they are very similar above.

[Beekeeper]

Thanks aeshna5 but sorry, this is the only photograph i managed to take, it was a one handed affair due to holding on to dog with the other hand.

Ian

[Bellow]

Hi Beekeeper,
I,m inclined to agree with aeshna5, pearl-bordered being the front runner.Pity about not having a closed wing shot as alot of information is often shown that will reinforce the species.

[Martin Dyer]

Agree with one of the Pearls - def not Silver Washed

Martin

[Jason Claxton]

Im leaning toward this being a worn Pearl-bordered fritillary,but I cant say 100%

Cheers Jason.

[Beekeeper]

Originally Posted by Bellow

Hi Beekeeper,
I,m inclined to agree with aeshna5, pearl-bordered being the front runner.Pity about not having a closed wing shot as alot of information is often shown that will reinforce the species.

Will try to remember your suggestioin for the future and try to get closed wing shots as well as overhead shots.

According to a freind who lives on the edge of this particular bit of woodland it is almost certainly a large pearl bordered as that is the predominant species this time of the year apparantly.

Thanks to everyone for help.

Ian

[ChrisJB]

Up here in Lancs at this time of the year, most of the pearl bordered have gone and the small pearl bordered are on the ascendancy, so I'd be inclined to say small pearl bordered is the more likely, especially as the 'season' down there is further on than up here.

Regards, Chris