NEW SPECIES - Dark Green Fritillary

It's a red-letter day when a new butterfly species makes its presence known here at The Beeches and particularly when that species is the magnificent Dark-green Fritillary. The picture is awful as I grabbed the nearest jar to capture the butterfly temporarily and make its ID and the glass was not conducive to a clear picture. Nonetheless it is great to post the picture of the first fritillary seen on site. I note that it was today that the idiot who used to be Environment Secretary claims that environmentalists don't know a fritillary when they see one. Well I do Paterson you complete muppet. The Dark-green Fritillary lays its eggs on violets. Hopefully our Common Dog Violets will satisfy them and I look forward to more fritillaries next year.