There were lots of these in the local fields the weekend. This Marbled White (Melanargia galathea) was very intent on feeding from the thistle flower.
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July 2019, local field, South Staffordshire, England. © Pete Hillman.
Photograph of Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), taken August 2016, rear garden , Staffordshire. © Pete Hillman 2016. Camera used Nikon D7200, with Sigma 105mm macro lens.
Photographs of Montbretia (Crocosmia), taken July 2016, rear garden, Staffordshire. © Pete Hillman 2016. Camera used Nikon D3200, with Sigma 105mm macro lens.
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