silver-washed fritillary

[skyblue]

so named for the silver on the under-side of the wing

 

[darkangel]

Great pictures! Is that the silver in the last picture?

 

[skyblue]

Great pictures! Is that the silver in the last picture?

i presume it is,yes....first one i've seen to be honest......not long ago they were verging on being extinct

 

[darkangel]

That must have been a real good find for you then...

 

[skyblue]

That must have been a real good find for you then...

well it just flew down in front of me so i started snapping....a huge bonus:nod:

 

[Guyzerr]

:thumbup

 

[skyblue]

it seems that this species has been re-introduced to ryton woods.........so more pics to ollow