Speckled Wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) perched on a flowering plant with pale yellow blooms (I seem to recall it was ragwort). The butterfly has its wings partially open, revealing its rich brown upperwings marked with creamy-white spots and eyespots on the hindwings.
Shot at Bank Top field in Ashton Under Lyne in Tameside, UK.
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Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) perched on a white bramble flower (Rubus fruticosus). The butterfly’s wings are partially closed, showing the intricate patterning on the underside, mottled brown and tan with black and white spots. Its curled proboscis is extended into the flower, feeding.
Shot at RSPB Mersehead, Scotland.
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A Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) perched on a dense cluster of vivid purple Buddleia (butterfly bush) flowers. The butterfly’s wings are open, displaying the striking black, orange-red, and white pattern that is characteristic of this species.
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