Butterflies, Moths and Assorted Insects...

And this is a garden tiger (arctia caja).
It was sitting in the grass and I almost treaded on it.
First I thought it was dead. But when I carefully put my finger underneath it was hanging onto it.
When I tried to put it on a leaf it flew away and I was happy.

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Years ago I posted this baby photo

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This poor Red Admiral looks like he was on the wrong of the Battle of Trafalgar with its wings shot to pieces (photoed in Norfolk, Nelson's County).

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A ringlet (aphantopus hyperantus). One German common name "Schornsteinfeger" = chimney sweeper.
I was closer than the MFD of the 100-400L II which I recognized later at home. That's why the head is oof.
Nevertheless I like the pic.

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