Speckled Wood Butterfly

Joli bokeh et détails!!

Excellent photographed...

What a pose, it looks like a model or an ornament that has been placed perefectly on the leaf. A lovely photo

je pense que c'est le Tircis , Pararge aegeria, surnommé parfois Argus des bois

Thanks Dan.

A brief rest in the sun to have a warm, this is an excellent close up with superb details and captured in wonderful light, sorry unable to help with the ID Keith but I suspect you are correct.

I agree with you and Dan. It's a really nice example of a speckled wood butterfly., though it's more easily identifiable if the wings are open.

Thanks Amelia.

Lovely detail as always Keith. The butterfly stands out well against the smooth background. I looked it up, as I'm never quick enough to get this particular one. It says, 'Understated yet headstrong, the speckled wood spends its time basking in sun-dappled woodland and fiercely patrolling its patch'....sounds like the bad boy of butterflies ;-))

Good catch Keith, I don't think I would know one of these just by the underside of the wings to go by. Seems like last couple of days is producing an explosion of Butterflies.

It’s a beautiful butterfly whatever it is.

Another great macro, Keith ! Nice colors and a fine bokeh !

Ein ausgezeichnetes Makro mit schönem Licht und feinen Details!

Oh my, look at that beauty! How wonderful that you got such perfect timing! And it's also nice that you had help with identification--I've drained hours of my life trying to figure out butterfly and moth species! :D

TY for your visit, Steve continues to mend and we are having a great time! :) All my best!

Wonderful this

Wonderful close-up Keith.

I'm very happy with all your lovely comments - thank you all very much for stopping by..!!

Beautifully detailed!