New butterfly for me.

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  1. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Caught this butterfly enjoying a bit of mud. A new one for me. Milbert's tortoiseshell Aglais milberts.

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    ( photo / image / picture from Kildale's Garden )
     
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    What a lovely surprise it must have been to spot this lovely butterfly. So glad you managed to get a shot of it and share it with us all.
     
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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Love the colors! And the markings remind me of cats eyes.
     
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    I was scrolling down to say the same, Cherylad! So striking, nice find & thanks for the share@
     

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