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

[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!