view of Male and female Silver-washed fritillaries with wings open , courting

Silver-washed Fritillary. Photo: James Gould

James photographed these at the end of July at Alners Gorse and says

I followed this courting couple of Silver-washed Fritillary for 15 minutes as they chased each other, occasionally settling in the grass or on the ground. Eventually they lost interest and flew off in different directions. Even though the specimens are looking a little worn and faded, the photo gives a good comparison of male and female Silver-washed Fritillary. The male (below) being a brighter orange colour with four bold sex brands along the veins of the forewings

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