Argynnis aglaja (Dark Green Fritillary) Click over to enlarge
Photo: 15th June 2018 Hutton Roof
Argynnis aglaja (Dark Green Fritillary) Click over to enlarge
Shows underside - note the green sheen
Photo: Hutton Roof 8th July 2019
2019 update: Had my last Dark Green Fritillary on Thursday July 25th 2019, it was very well worn, in fact almost translucent and parts of its wings missing.
Shows underside - note the green sheen
Photo: Hutton Roof 8th July 2019
2019 update: Had my last Dark Green Fritillary on Thursday July 25th 2019, it was very well worn, in fact almost translucent and parts of its wings missing.
The species is well established throughout Hutton Roof
It is regularly seen on Dog Violets, Wild Thyme and Marsh Thistle