Whats the name of the butterfly ??

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  1. Spruce

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    Hi All

    I have lots of these in the garden I have counted over 10 diffe 010.JPG rent ones each has their own patch , but whats it called
     
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      I'd go for Meadow Brown, Maniola juntina (common as muck). NEXT!

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      Just as well I like common , Ta To , I bet lots on here would like a bit of common as well if it looks like this :lunapic 130165696578242 5:

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          I would say it's a Gatekeeper as well :dbgrtmb:
           
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            I had about 20 peacock butterflies drying their wings on the fence, they have stunning colours.
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              :SUNsmile: very pretty
               
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