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Heath Fritillary on Bramble Blossom.
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Heath Fritillary on Bramble Blossom. (Mellicta athalia)

I took my first visit of the year to one of my favourite butterfly woods and it didn,t let me down.A very important site for the Heath fritillary and they were there in numbers,which was pleasing.
Habitat
Managed Wood.
Location
Kent.
Date taken
31-5-2011
Scientific name
Mellicta athalia
Equipment used
Lumix FZ45
Thanks,Cora & Mick.The wood where I took this photo is of huge importance to the well - being of this rare species. :eek!:
Roly. :t:
 

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