tortoiseshell

Nymphalis polychloros, Large Tortoiseshell

Aglais urticae, Small Tortoiseshell

English name: Scarce Tortoiseshell Butterfly Scientific name: Nymphalis xanthomelas (Denis & Schiffermller, 1775) I have about 111 butterfly species records in my butterfly watching field.

First time seeing one in our garden and was lucky to have a camera handy.

Some more butterflies from last year I didn't get round to post-processing until now. Waiting for the new season!

The 400mm f5.6 is not just for birds ;)

Have a look at our thread in the Butterflies and Moths forum for a fantastic day butterflying we had today Dave and Liz

While clearing out my annual flowers today, very hot against the south facing house wall. Lots of these butterflies attracted to the last tub containing marigolds, so much so that I stopped the clean up operation. Bees and hoverflies also in abundance so the "warm day" here in Fife has...

The first butterfly met this year. Know very little about butterflies. My friend told me the name of this one, and according to him, this one should be one emerges after the long Winter because it is a bit worn out. No macro lens with me, so have to shoot with a 300 f2.8 with a 2X

Not many butterflies around here this year, but captured this little guy on one of my pot plants!

The first butterfly I've seen for months, due to the dreadful weather we've been having!

A pretty little Butterfly

Shes a beauty