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Scarce Tortoiseshell?

Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2025 8:38 pm

by Essex Bertie

This photograph from Essex, 2017 has been re-examined (by Simon Wood) and is now thought to be a Scarce Tortoiseshell. Do others agree, please?

Re: Scarce Tortoiseshell?

Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2025 8:52 pm

by Pete Eeles

Given all of the features of the upperside that are usually highlighted, I would have to agree that, on balance, this appears to be a Scarce Tort!

Cheers,

- Pete

Re: Scarce Tortoiseshell?

Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2025 8:57 pm

by Essex Bertie

Thanks Peter