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astroman
31-May-08, 23:57
Saw a Speckled Wood butterfly in Dunnet Forest this afternoon:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj138/astroman_caithness/SpeckledWood_Parargeaegeria.jpg
I believe they are quite rare this far north (http://www.butterfly-guide.co.uk/species/satyrids/andal16.htm). Anyone seen one in the area before?

Other sightings detailed in
http://forum.caithness.org/showpost.php?p=390274&postcount=1

wifie
01-Jun-08, 01:01
Butterfly looks great against the green needles - great catch!

r.rackstraw
03-Jun-08, 22:51
Yes the Speckled Wood Butterfly is quite a find this far North but it seems to be extending its range. I think the first record from Dunnet Forest was in 2006.