This butterfly is an irregular visitor to our garden but not uncommon locally. It tends to perch in the short grass or on leaves and then fly off before I can get close but on this occasion I found one gorging on Origanum vulgare (Marjoram) which is a favourite for bees and buuterflies alike.

Helsby Allotments, Cheshire 13th August 2009

Added on 2nd August & November 6th 2008, updated 13th August 2009