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| Chris | Jul 1 2011, 09:16 PM Post #201 |
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very much for the confirmations, Dave. The tip on how to tell Brown Argus upperwings from those of a Common Blue is very useful. I now know what to look out for next time!
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| Chris | Jul 6 2011, 10:04 PM Post #202 |
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This is a difficult one and it is not helped by the extent of the damage to the butterfly's wings. I can't seem to find an exact match in my book but could it be one of the Graylings, possibly one that is not found in the UK, despite a missing spot in S6. Any ideas?
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| Davebutterflyman | Jul 6 2011, 10:20 PM Post #203 |
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ChrisIt is more than likely to be Great Banded Grayling. The upper wing markings really only point to two possible species and the other,White Banded Greyling is confined to SW Europe and more particularly Greece. |
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| Chris | Jul 7 2011, 07:33 AM Post #204 |
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Thanks, Dave, it was the one that I had in mind but it is such a poor specimen that I didn't want to take any chances. At least I can put it into my French butterflies thread! Edit: Dave, I've just had a thought. What about the Dryad (Minois dryas)? It is very similar to the Great Banded and its range extends slightly further north in France. The only point against it as far as I can see is that the white patches on the wings appear to be much closer together. For that reason, I think I would still opt for Great Banded. Edited by Chris, Jul 7 2011, 08:04 AM.
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| Chris | Jul 7 2011, 01:17 PM Post #205 |
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I think this is a worn Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages), probably male. Does this ID look good to you?
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| Davebutterflyman | Jul 7 2011, 02:02 PM Post #206 |
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Spot on Chris and i would say male as well,normally the female has more well defined upperwing markings. Great capture Chris
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| Davebutterflyman | Jul 7 2011, 02:17 PM Post #207 |
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I forgot to mention Chris that the Dingy Skipper can go on the butterfly challenge
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| Chris | Jul 7 2011, 02:48 PM Post #208 |
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Thanks, Dave. It's nice to find something for the Butterfly Challenge and I have added it as suggested. Thanks also for confirming that the damselfly is an immature female.I assume you agree that the Grayling is a most probably a Great Banded and not a Dryad. |
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| Davebutterflyman | Jul 7 2011, 03:02 PM Post #209 |
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I would definitely say GB grayling over Dryad Chris
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| Chris | Jul 7 2011, 05:50 PM Post #210 |
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Thanks, Dave. I have added it to my Butterflies from France thread. An easy one now. A pair of mating Common Blues. Yes? |
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| Davebutterflyman | Jul 7 2011, 05:53 PM Post #211 |
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Yep...spot on Chris nice capture
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| Chris | Jul 7 2011, 06:25 PM Post #212 |
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Thanks, Dave.
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| Davebutterflyman | Jul 7 2011, 09:01 PM Post #213 |
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Pleasure Chris
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| Chris | Jul 9 2011, 05:06 PM Post #214 |
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This is a poor picture, primarily because I had to face into the sun to catch the butterfly and I could only take two shots before it flew off. This is the best of the two and I think it's a Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia). What do you think? |
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| Davebutterflyman | Jul 9 2011, 05:30 PM Post #215 |
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I would agree with that Chris
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| Chris | Jul 9 2011, 06:01 PM Post #216 |
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Many thanks, Dave.
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| Davebutterflyman | Jul 10 2011, 12:04 PM Post #217 |
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Anytime Chris
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| Chris | Jul 10 2011, 12:44 PM Post #218 |
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Photo 1: Male Ringlet Butterfly Photo 2: Female Gatekeeper Butterfly I am pretty sure I have the correct butterflies but do I have right sexes, please? Incidentally, I'm curious about the pair of small, white spots at the bottom of each of the upper forewings of the Ringlet as I don't recall ever seeing them before and can't find any online Ringlet images where they appear. |
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| Davebutterflyman | Jul 10 2011, 12:55 PM Post #219 |
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ChrisThey are both female. The male Ringlet shows far less of the upperwing ocelli markings than the female and has a generally more overall plain appearance The male Gatekeeper has a paler patch in the scalloped area towards the basal part of the under forewing. As for the white spots on the Ringlet,i have seen them in a few individual females but not males so i am guessing it is a trait of the female species that possible doesn't always show and i would presume that these spots would fade with age. |
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| NBShaz | Jul 10 2011, 01:02 PM Post #220 |
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Just had a flick through this thread .. superb photos and sightings everyone
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very much for the confirmations, Dave. The tip on how to tell Brown Argus upperwings from those of a Common Blue is very useful. I now know what to look out for next time!



I can't seem to find an exact match in my book but could it be one of the Graylings, possibly one that is not found in the UK, despite a missing spot in S6. Any ideas?


Chris
Thanks, Dave. It's nice to find something for the Butterfly Challenge and I have added it as suggested.

Just had a flick through this thread .. superb photos and sightings everyone
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