Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia)
Var. Valezina.
Photographed in Bentley Wood in Wiltshire on 24th July 2006. A small proportion of female butterflies have a bronze green appearance to the wings instead of the normal rich orange-brown colour, Known as the variety valezina.

Date: 24/07/06

Photographer: © Richard Keates