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Just released from Filming VarWild is this video on the Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_-mZUxkOxQ

This is the Provence subspecies provincialis, very orange in colour compared to higher altitude subspecies. It is found in hot dry locations and is widespread and sometimes very common in the south of Provence in May. I have recorded it from 40 separate locations in France. But then Glanville Fritillary is common (81 locations) and Heath even more so (126 locations).

Another fantastic piece of film work by VarWild

Thanks, Roger for posting the link.

Afterwards, I also saw a VarWild link for the Two-tailed Pasha, which is well worth a viewing. There is an absolutely sublime image at time 14.50 which lasts for 6 seconds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojCXlGXhDR8

Vince

Thanks for the link Roger,
A very interesting video about the Marsh Fritillary. The Two-tailed Pasha video is also impressive.
Chris

Another stunning reportage from a wonderful series.

That said, I prefer our Marshies with the greater light and dark patterning!