Callophrys rubi, not the easiest species to spot especially when its feeding off the flowers of the Hawthorn bush or just perched in the sunshine on a green leaf.
A very small species with a wingspan of 33mm and only 15mm when closed.
It flies between mid April to mid July, although I would not expect to find it until the beginning of May.
how beautiful this butterfly is Roy; great for you to observe and for us to see from afar
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely butterfly, must keep my eyes open for this one now I know what to look for and where!
ReplyDeleteThanks D. It likes Hawthorn bushes.
DeleteBeautiful little butterflies Roy and you've captured some cracking images here. Sadly, as yet, I've not seen any this year...soon I hope !...[;o)
ReplyDeleteSuperb shots, Roy. I'm hoping to see one this year :-)
ReplyDeleteDear Roy
ReplyDeleteVery greats photos my friend !
Merci Nathalie.
DeleteThey may be small, but they are sure enough little jewels. Great shots of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wilma, yes they sparkle a bit in the right light.{:))
DeleteHello Roy!
ReplyDeleteWOW, these pics are gorgeous!
That one lycanidae I don't see often around my area, maybe one a year!
Graphically my favorite shots are 1 and 9! :)
Fantastic!
Thanks Noushka. I only know of two places to find them, but I am usually lucky enough.
DeleteA little stunner Roy.
ReplyDeleteNone here yet.
Thanks Keith.
DeleteGreat shots, Roy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing... the details are amazing!
Last week we found a strange butterfly, over here, as you probably must had seen...
Have a great week
Ana
Thanks Ana, I know you get quite a wide variety there.
Deletegeweldig wat een mooi groentje die heb ik nog nooit gezien.
ReplyDeleteSome cracking close ups there Roy. Looks as though your spell of poor photo opportunities is over.
ReplyDeleteThanks John, yes hopefully.
DeleteThey are little beauties. Some nice captures :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lyn.
DeleteHey Roy... Just stunning breath-taken photos!! What a lovely little subject and buds and blooms, gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteGrace
Thanks GG.
DeleteWow, what great shots Roy, these are simply fantastic pics :-) I came across my first Green Hairstreaks up on the Moors last weekend :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks David.
DeleteStunning is right! Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathryn.
DeleteGreat shots! I've never seen these butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison, they are very small and unless you know of a site where they frequent then its difficult to see them.
DeleteLovely photos. I've been looking out for Green Hairstreak butterflies but have yet to see one this spring.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy.
DeleteHere I am really jealous. The little green butterflies come in Netherlands alone on the island of Texel and I want them too so like to photograph. Truly a fantastic series.
ReplyDeleteThick compliment.
Thanks Helma. They can only be found in certain areas here.
DeleteZe kunnen alleen worden gevonden in bepaalde gebieden hier.