A black butterfly with white and some russet colour markings on a green leaf

White Admiral ab. rufoannulata. Photo: Mark Pike

Two orange butterflies with black markings on a white flower

Silver-washed Fritillaries. Photo: Mark Pike

Two photos sent in by Mark with the following comments:

Thought I had better have a look at Alners today, 23/06/2023 as others have said there is a good show going on there at the moment.  The White Admiral is ab. rufoannulata that has the rusty colours at the tips and bottom of the wings, and is not that uncommon.

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