July 25, 2006
Haut Jura - insects
In contrast to the almost complete lack of bird activity, large numbers of butterflies were active in the sunny clearings of the Foret de Risoux. At the larger end of the spectrum, several Silver-washed Fritillaries
and Dark Green Fritillaries were seen.
This White Admiral was a lifer...
... as was Small Blue.
At least two different 'Mountain Ringlet'-type species were seen, but were too flighty for me to identify.
Fortunately this Ringlet is the one that occurs commonly throughout England.
The smaller fritillaries included Pearl-bordered, Small Pearl-bordered and False Heath (below).
At the Lac des Joux we added Lesser Marbled Fritillary to the list.
Position of the month was jointly awarded to these Common Blue Butterflies and Damselflies.
Face-to-face with a Yellow-winged Darter.
At the Lac de Bouverans, a Lesser Purple Emperor allowed close approach.
I was having trouble obtaining a photo showing the purple sheen on the upperwings until Yves took matters into his own hands- literally!
