I have to say that at Lochan Lodge it was handy having a Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary colony just 100 metres from the door. Every time the sun came up I took a walk through the strip of marshy grassland. I took far too many photographs and I have to admit in the end I was looking for something unusual or an aberration.
Difference in the sexes is obvious - female upper - male lower |
Marsh Thistles are an important nectar source |
Likely to be a few next year. |
In the end we became quite friendly |
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