Speckled wood butterfly mating dance

[nanila]

I was thrilled to observe, and be able to capture, this mid-air dance between two speckled wood butterflies in Norfolk, UK. I'm pretty sure it was a mating ritual as it was a slow, graceful ascent, quite different in appearance to the rapidity of aggressive territorial displays.

Comments

[yourlibrarian]

Looks like a neat thing to have witnessed.

[nanila]

It was a pleasure to watch. :)

[shirebound]

Wonderful! Planting butterfly-attracting plants is on my 'to do' list.

[nanila]

May I recommend oregano? Ours is always covered in butterflies while it's in flower.

[shirebound]

Thank you!

[minoanmiss]

That sounds so beautiful! The photo absolutely is!

[nanila]

It was beautiful to watch. And thank you!

[tree_and_leaf]

What a great shot!

[nanila]

Thanks! It's overexposed but I didn't have much time to adjust settings when I spotted them.

[tree_and_leaf]

Honestly, given how difficult butterflies move, I think this is brilliant, minor exposure issues or not!

[sylvaine]

Wow! *___*

[nanila]

It was captivating to watch, especially since it all took place at about eye level. Most unusual!

[turlough]

Fantastic photo!

[nanila]

Thank you!