Does anyone know what this one is?

I'm not very good at butterflies but this one was about the only one who would stand still for a minute. All the others were fluttering by and I always call them flutterbys!

Best viewed large if you have the time

[Graham Thresher]

A really beautiful capture. FAV

[Lisa]

Very pretty!

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

Just looked it up for you - its a Small Heath Butterfly!

[Camille Bisson]

what a beautiful capture, Rosie. great focus and details.

[Dave Morrow]

Very nice closeup and details

[fotohendriks]

lvery good picture with great details

[Mike]

...some sort of moth..?

[carol white]

Beautifully captured,Rosie

[Rosie Kind]

@thresheg @nanalisarocks @catsmeowb @wadazomo @fotohendriks @caddick @carolmw Thanks for your kind comments @tishpics I did wonder whether it was one of these so thanks for the idenitfication

[Karin Hirsch]

This is the peacock butterfly (Maniola jurtina). Lovely capture

[Cathy Donohoue]

Beautiful.

[Taffy]

I don't know what it is but it's a great shot. Glad others could identify!

[Ramesh Chand]

a nice one shot........

[Christine]

Good capture.

[❀ Lynn]

Lovely shot on the thistle.

[Shirley Banford]

Lovely composition.

[Al Perry]

Beautiful shot.

[Sandy]

I don't know, but it's a lovely shot.

[Diana Moss]

So beautiful

[Judith Johnson]

Beautiful depth and colour.

[Oliver]

Gorgeous shot! Very nice contrast between the colors of the butterfly and its surroundings :)


And look, I've posted a strikingly similar scene :) http://365project.org/xtrmntr2k/365/2013-07-16