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Small Tortoiseshell butterfly
JSD

Small Tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae)

Habitat
Gardens and open country
Location
West Lothian, Scotland
Date taken
July 2019
Scientific name
Aglais urticae
Equipment used
Canon 60D with 70-300mm lens
A well detailed close up and I like the way the buddleia colour picks up the outer edging of the wings.
 
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Such a pretty flower he's sitting on Buddleia is wonderful for butterflies, isn't it.

A super picture you've taken of this wee tortoiseshell John - many thanks lad.
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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