Found basking in the sunlight in broad-leaved woodland, (its natural habitat) this Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) is near the end of the flight time for this species. There are still quite a few flying though, a consequence of our continued warm weather.
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Love the beauty of this butterfly against the prickly thorns
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret.
DeleteIts been so nice to see so many of these Butterflies throughout the Summer, warm again to day so my Buddleia Tree is still full of feeding Butterflies...
ReplyDeleteAmanda xx
Its been quite a good year for many of the species Amanda, although with some exceptions.
DeleteI'm still seeing plenty, but after tomorrow I think that will be it for all butterflies bar the hardy red admirals
ReplyDeleteI think you are right SImon.
DeleteSo, I see you have another butterfly! I like the name of this one! Thank you for your comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathie.
DeleteIt would blend right in wouldn't it? Beautiful butterfly Roy, a great photo!
ReplyDeleteI think I've seen more speckled wood butterflies than any other kind this summer. They were certainly still around last week in my garden but I suspect the colder temperatures and rain will be the end of them now.
ReplyDeleteThere has been a lot about D, one of the success stories of the butterfly year I think.
DeleteIt is truly remarkable that so many butterflies are. In the Netherlands, much vlidners and that in October!
ReplyDeleteIts good to see Helma, but won't last I fear.
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