Critique Small pearl bordered fritillary-Male

[Graham]

Hi all, I found this little beauty basking in the sun and it gave me a few moments to get some shots fired off.
Im Hoping it is as the title says, or a ID would be helpful.
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Thanks for looking and any C&C is welcome.
Take a gander on my flickr for more.

 

[Tintin124]

2 very nice shots Graham,

What a pretty butterfly it is ... nicely shot in some very bright conditions.

Now get down and dirty with them but dont get stung by any scorpions in the process lmao

 

[Graham]

2 very nice shots Graham,

What a pretty butterfly it is ... nicely shot in some very bright conditions.

Now get down and dirty with them but dont get stung by any scorpions in the process lmao

Haha I had to use my best creeping skills to get this close and I only just made it with my bag over my shoulder without it swinging around me lol
Cheers Bryn and yes it is a purdy lil thang

 

[poacher]

You lucky person, I don`t have these in my local woods......here is uk butterflies Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary

http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php?species=selene

 

[Graham]

You lucky person, I don`t have these in my local woods......here is uk butterflies Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary

http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php?species=selene

Thanks and I hope I was right with the ID, can you confirm Mr @poacher ?
PS, I do use that site for I'd.

 

[poacher]

Thanks and I hope I was right with the ID, can you confirm Mr @poacher ?
PS, I do use that site for I'd.

I think it might be, it has the orange tips to its antenas, but I`m not a hundred percent sure.