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Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Green Hairstreak Butterfly

I have found encouraging signs regarding butterfly species over the last weekend. Certainly better than last year anyway. I will post the various species I have found over the next few days.

The first one here is the Green Hairstreak. Not the easiest of species to see as for obvious reasons. 
They are green and also very small and unless they move from one perch to the next then you have to be lucky to spot them. 









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21 comments:

  1. holdingmoments8 May 2013 at 09:36

    These are great Roy.
    This is one butterfly I've yet to see.

    Like you, I've noticed a lot more butterflies around so far this year; especially Brimstone.

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    1. Roy Norris8 May 2013 at 18:13

      Thanks Keith, they are not easy to pick out amongst the green leaves.
      Having found a place in previous years where they hang out, then I am able to pinpoint the search.

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  2. KaHolly8 May 2013 at 11:44

    You got some nice clear shots of this little beauty, Roy!! Check out those antennas!

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  3. The Herald8 May 2013 at 13:07

    Well found Roy...great images...[;o)

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  4. Anonymous8 May 2013 at 13:54

    really really beautiful!!!!

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  5. Anonymous8 May 2013 at 15:17

    Lovely images Roy, I love the shots of the Hairstreak on the Garlic Mustard :-) Looking forward to more of your butterfly shots over the next few days :-)

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  6. grammie g8 May 2013 at 16:30

    Hey Roy... These are stunning of the Green Hairstreak!! How wonderful to have the lovely atmosphere to photo it in ; )
    They are all lovely, but that last one looks like I feel after working outside all, about ready to just
    keel over and lay down!! ; )
    Grace

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  7. Helma8 May 2013 at 18:04

    I'm just jealous Roy, because this butterfly I would also love to capture. For several years he sits on one of islands incompetent and that's Texel. Very cool that you do have to spot him know. Really great!

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  8. ShySongbird8 May 2013 at 18:43

    Lovely photos Roy. The camouflage is incredible!

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  9. John8 May 2013 at 21:07

    A lovely little butterfly, shown to perfection by your shots Roy! Are they in the same place as last year? Maybe I will manage a photo this time! ;)
    J
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    1. Roy Norris9 May 2013 at 12:17

      Thanks John, yes same place as last year mate.

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  10. Margaret Birding For Pleasure9 May 2013 at 05:48

    Great shots of this butterfly, not easy against the green leaves.

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  11. Mary13 May 2013 at 16:37

    A very interesting butterfly. Green seems an unusual color. Great shots of it.

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    1. Roy Norris13 May 2013 at 17:24

      Thanks Mary, yes quite unusual colour really.

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