Butterflies along the Woodland Edge

 So far, this year seems to have been a good one for butterflies. I have enjoyed watching several species in some profusion, along the woodland edge.

Here are some images taken over the last few weeks.

Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) (mating)

White Admiral (Limenitis camilla) (male)

Large White (Pieris brassicae) (mating)

Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) (female)

Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) (male)

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) (female)

Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) (female)

Ringlet (A. hyperantus) (male)

Purple Hairstreak (Favonius quercus) (male)

Purple Hairstreak (F. quercus) (female)

Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) (mating)

Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) (male)

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)

Comma (Polygonia c-album)

Peacock (Aglais io)

Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) (female)