The second observation of speckled wood (skogringvinge) here and still the only place this species has been seen on this (the south) side of the fjord (see the map of observations). Last time, it was a somewhat worn butterfly in July, this time a nice fresh looking individual. Numerous grass species are the larval food plants. Here’s the post about the first record here in Malvik in 2018: http://www.edimentals.com/blog/?p=18413

This rather damaged speckled wood (skogringvinge) turned up in the garden this morning….and it turns out to be the first record of this butterfly in Malvik kommune…

The third picture below shows the distribution in Norway. It’s not that unexpected that it should turn up here in Malvik as there are several reports on the other side of the fjord!