Chocolate Pansy

Finally got this butterfly with wings open and closed. I have been trying for a week. Luckily it likes my pumpkin plants, and I always find one resting there.

My garden is just a paradise of butterflies at the moment. So many different kinds, many of which are doing their mating dance. Rather difficult to photograph during this stage. I find myself creeping round the plants, camera in hand, or standing on the spot, turning in circles to keep a particular butterfly in my vision in case it lands. Wonderful!