Heath Fritillary by Onslow

Photography • Animals • posted on Jul 07, 2006

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These two, there is one each side of the plant, are Heath Fritillarys'. They are the UK's rarest butterfly. They require a very specific type of habitat in which to survive and the loss of this is the reason they are now critically endangered. I photographed these early this morning on a nature reserve where their habitat is maintained. Many thanks for viewing and comments. Richard.

Comments (19)

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GiMi53

9:47AM | Fri, 07 July 2006

I really share your concern, Richard, about the survival of this wonderful butterflies... I should add every image from your series in my favs... You pictures are interesting and artistic ! :~)

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TwoPynts

10:18AM | Fri, 07 July 2006

At first I thought you mirrored it! Great capture of one of my favorite varietys of Bfly.

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lafayette

10:24AM | Fri, 07 July 2006

Fine and delicate butterfly like always! NIce weekend

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busi2ness

10:28AM | Fri, 07 July 2006

Lovely capture, we have the same situation here with the Brenton Blue being endangered in an area (Brenton-on-Sea) where the rich have their playgrounds.

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PaxSV

12:17PM | Fri, 07 July 2006

I love it! PaxSV

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Zacko

1:31PM | Fri, 07 July 2006

I guess i do lead a sheltered life, living so far outside of town. So nature still remains....somewhat...untouched here. And with that "untouchness" we also get tons and tons of horseflies....ewwwwwww....so i guess ya gotta take to good with the bad. Beautiful macro once again my friend.....infact times 2 even. Have a wonderful weekend Richard. #:O)

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nattarious

2:06PM | Fri, 07 July 2006

Liked your posting review... and this shot in fact is really awesome.. And i agree with Andreas tho.. Get a macro next time.. I will post special Super Macro one of my new butties after commenting on the list on my mail :)) Thank you again and have a lovely day. JOE

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short_ribs

2:48PM | Fri, 07 July 2006

sigh wicked work mate!!! Your macro shots are excellent.... WANNA TEACH ME? :P lol top class work! Thanks for sharing! ^_^

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Valentin

3:39PM | Fri, 07 July 2006

Beautiful duo, excellent captured!!

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Damia

5:30PM | Fri, 07 July 2006

Such a beautiful capture! Lovely little creatures. :)

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tommorules

6:43PM | Fri, 07 July 2006

Great work - and I hope you made a donation to their cause?

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iaacf

6:04AM | Sat, 08 July 2006

Beautiful capture of what in the Netherlands also is a very rare species. I never saw them..they seem to be present in the middle of our country, nowheer else.

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nathalie06

8:12AM | Sat, 08 July 2006

Great shot Richard ! And to have 2 butties on the same flower give something more impressive to see. I love the tender colors of your DOF, and the quality of this Macro. Really superb. Hugs

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Chaos911

8:47AM | Sat, 08 July 2006

:) this shot is sooo cool, excellently done!!!!

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rainbows

3:53PM | Sat, 08 July 2006

Outstanding shot, Richard. I live in UK and have never seen one of these glorious butterflies before.. Thank you for showing us all. Keep fighting for the preservation of habitat, as I am sure you do. Hugs. Di.

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