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I’ve decided to take a slightly different tack with this site, since I’m not doing as many walks these days (except around a golf course!) So, interspersed with any walks or holiday snaps, you will now find more ‘one-off’ pictures appearing, like this little chappie who flew past me yesterday…

I instantly knew it was something ‘different’ and, to my surprise, I’ve never posted a picture of one of these before, as they don’t live anywhere near our old home in the Valais. Though they are quite common and widespread across southern Europe.

My little Collins gem ‘Butterflies’ book tells me they are “very fond of bramble blossom” and we certainly have a lot of that around our new home in North Wales.

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  1. Bug Woman Avatar
    Bug Woman

    And definitely a chappie, as those dark lines on the upper wings attest….

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar
      Alittlebitoutoffocus

      Very good! Well spotted! Hope you’re not roasting in the heat too much today! (I may go out and look for a few more subjects to post.. 😊)

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  3. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    I have always enjoyed your expansive and impressive repertoire of butterflies, Mike, so to find a new one is wonderful. Beautiful butterfly.

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      Alittlebitoutoffocus

      I may have seen one before (when I lived in the UK) but never realised! So, yes, it’s good to add another to the list (if I had a list of course! 😉)

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    picpholio

    Nice shot of this butterfly, I like the light is this picture.

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar
      Alittlebitoutoffocus

      Thanks Rudi. As you know, you have to capture them where they land, so the dappled lighting was a bonus. 😊

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