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Niobe Fritillary

Wildlife in the Garden
Niobe Fritillary by Manuela Göhner

Image details - Niobe Fritillary

Photographer: Manuela Göhner (see profile)
Competition: Competition 15
Category: Wildlife in the Garden
Location: UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Description

On cool mornings, butterflies often rest on the blossoms until the sun warms them up, so I was able to take a picture of this Niobe fritillary butterfly on Centaurea, shortly before it flew away.

Awarded

Highly Commended - Wildlife in the Garden