these guys have been hanging around for the past few days - I want to say this is a Tawny Emperor, but I thought they didn't go for flowers...can anyone give a positive ID? thanks! Chris [/img]
According to whatsthatbug.com it's a Great Spangled Fritillary, Speyeria cybele. (I love that site! Thank you Toni.)
Many thanks! There's a second one floating about outside right now - he's getting a bit ragged around the edges... Chris
Great picture...so many butterflys this season have been so tattered looking...poor things are so delicate but oh so beautiful...Sherry
