Two small butterflies that are now on the wing. The Small Heath and the Brown Argus.
Close examination reveals that there is considerable detailed markings on both species.
The Small Heath has an average wingspan of 36mm and the Brown Argus 29mm.
The Small Heath is the easier one to see and follow and will pitch for a while.
The Brown Argus is not see easy, either to see or follow, especially earlier in its season.
The Small Heath
The Brown Argus
Male and Female
Kauniit kuvat ihanista perhosista;-)) Ihanaa alkavaa viikkoa!
ReplyDeleteKiitos Anne
DeleteHallo Roy
ReplyDeleteerstklassige Fotos, gefallen mir sehr gut
Grüsse Frank
Danke Frank
DeleteLovely set of images of the 'little'uns' Roy, it goes to show that things don't have to be big to be beautiful!...[;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks Trevor. I couldn't possibly comment.
DeleteJust beautiful.. Cheers
ReplyDeleteRoy, is it me or there seem less butterflies about this year??
ReplyDeleteThere are less small species about Pete and has been for several years now. The Common Blue for instance.
DeleteWonderful photos, so nice to see your butterfly photos..
ReplyDeleteAmanda xx
Thanks Amanda.
DeleteBeautiful, beautiful and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see these little butterflies.
I really enjoyed these photos.
Thanks Helma.
Delete