Small tortoishell?

[sandydavid]

Hello, I've just got back from a weeks sking in France (Morzine area),
whilst sking along the ridge between France and Switzerland I nearly had a
nasty accident as I saw what I think was a small tortishell butterfly fly
past and the entomologist in me took over, could anyone tell me if it was
likely if my identification was correct and if it was is is usual to see
them at this time of year ( it was rather warm but I've never seen any
insects whilst sking before)

TIA

sandy


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