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Browns, Fritillaries (Nymphalidae)
Browns
Gatekeeper Pyronia tithonus
| These were photographed on Bownham Common |  |
Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina
| A common butterfly of the summer months. |  |
Ringlet Aphantopus hyperantus
| Look for these at the end of June or early July. They are more likely found in shaded areas (such as the shrubs round the edge of the Commons) rather than in full sun. |  |
Small Heath Coenonympha pamphilus
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Speckled Wood Pararge aegeria
| As the name suggests you would expect to see this in woodland, but it can be found where ever there is suitable shade. (This was photographed on Minchinhampton Common.) It has a complicated life cycle, with up to three broods a year in suitable conditions (and therefore potentially visible from April through to September) and both the pupa and the larva can overwinter. |  |
Marbled White Melanargia galathea
| Despite its name this is related to the "Browns". This specimen of the Marbled White was photographed on Bownham Common. Peak time for observation is July, but it can be seen from the middle of June through to the beginning of August. |  |
Fritillaries
Dark Green Fritillary Argynnis aglaja
| Photographed on Rodborough Common. The name comes from the distinct green hue on the underside of the wings which also show silver spots. However, all our photographs seems to have captured the butterfly with wings wide open. |
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Other Nymphalidae
Painted Lady Vanessa cardui
| Most likely seen mid to late Summer when it migrates in from the Continent. |  |
Peacock Aglais io
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Small Tortoiseshell Aglais urticae
| This example was photographed on Bownham Common in April probably soon after emerging from hibernation. They have two broods each year, so can been seen almost anywhere up until September, when they are feeding up to prepare for over-wintering. |  |
