Butterflies and flowers

The hot, humid weather has been great for butterflies and other insects. These are just a few I managed to photograph during this week, together with a couple of unusual flowers.

Speckled Wood on Lesser Burdock at Ringstead Downs

Small Tortoiseshell on Privet at Holme Dunes

Gatekeeper on Bramble at Holme Dunes

Small Skipper on Viper's-bugloss at Holme Dunes

Common Centaury (White form) at Holme Dunes

Common Spotted-orchid (very pale / white specimen) at Holme Dunes