Dark Green Fritillary (Speyeria aglaja).
Due to so many restrictions this year I missed my annual Dark Green Fritillary early morning session, but I unexpectedly had my Dark Green fix when I was checking out my local White-letter Hairstreaks.
This male Dark Green Fritillary was being very territorial around the large Bramble bush where I was standing and gave me nearly an hour as it kept landing on various perches and then chasing off the other butterflies that included Large Skipper and Ringlet. This Ox-eye Daisy that was near the bush was probably the best photographically, although it was shooting straight into the light. It only stayed on the flower for around 10 seconds so it was a very short opportunity.
As far as the White-letters went, it was just a few distant views and one record shot!!
Dark Green Fritillary (Speyeria aglaja).
Due to so many restrictions this year I missed my annual Dark Green Fritillary early morning session, but I unexpectedly had my Dark Green fix when I was checking out my local White-letter Hairstreaks.
This male Dark Green Fritillary was being very territorial around the large Bramble bush where I was standing and gave me nearly an hour as it kept landing on various perches and then chasing off the other butterflies that included Large Skipper and Ringlet. This Ox-eye Daisy that was near the bush was probably the best photographically, although it was shooting straight into the light. It only stayed on the flower for around 10 seconds so it was a very short opportunity.
As far as the White-letters went, it was just a few distant views and one record shot!!