Id help please

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Jgtuk
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Id help please

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Fritillary of some sort.

Small, too fast and erratic to photograph properly. This photo was taken from underneath with bright sun shining through from above. Looked to be less than 40mm wingspan.

Taken this morning in Dolgellau,N. Wales
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Hi - this is a Marsh Fritillary.

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Re: Id help please

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Thanks Pete, I was hoping you’d Say that.
Much appreciated,
James.
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