Lake District Fritillary sp.

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bspadn
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Lake District Fritillary sp.

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Any chance of an ID for this? This was one of six that I saw, but they were very flighty and I only managed one photo. Thanks!
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Re: Lake District Fritillary sp.

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I think it looks like a male Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary...

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Re: Lake District Fritillary sp.

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Seconded.

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Re: Lake District Fritillary sp.

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Excellent, thanks both! Andy
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