Wishful Thinking
(2010)
Subject: foxes and Marsh Fritillary butterfly Dimensions (inches): 20 x 30 Medium: Oil on linen Description:
The fox cubs are showing their playful nature in this painting but it is the little orange butterfly that I would like to draw your attention to. The Marsh Fritillary is one of our most threatened species in N.Ireland and indeed globally they are listed as Vulnerable facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. The biggest risk to this species is from habitat loss or inappropriate land management. The Butterfly Conservation organisation is working to help protect their important breeding grounds.
Fox: Species of least concern Marsh Fritillary Butterfly : Species of High Concern Wingspan: 45mm, flight occurs Mid May– July
