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

[sylvaine]

Wow! *___*

[nanila]

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