What is this? Published on August 4, 2007 by Margaret Can anyone identify this please? The photo was taken on Marcle Hill in Herefordshire last week. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading...
Ah, you found it. That’s what I thought it was too, although I’ve never been lucky enough to see one in the flesh – if that is the appropriate term. LikeLike
Ann, it was quite thrilling to see and it flew around us for several minutes. It’s colour was amazing – such a contrast to the green grass and nettles. LikeLike
It’s a butterflyHTH ;)
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Well …. what’s its name?
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I’ve looked at various sites and think it’s a cinnabar moth.
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Ah, you found it. That’s what I thought it was too, although I’ve never been lucky enough to see one in the flesh – if that is the appropriate term.
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Ann, it was quite thrilling to see and it flew around us for several minutes. It’s colour was amazing – such a contrast to the green grass and nettles.
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