Three butterflies that I have observed in the last week
Green-veined White
Emerges from Chrysalis in April and there are two broods during the year.
I believe this one to be a female.
Holly Blue
Emerges from chrysalis end of March, beginning of April and there are two broods during the year normally, but a third is possible.
I think this one I shot is a female.
Small Tortoiseshell
A hibernator, this species can be seen flying in March providing there is some warmth from the sun.
There are two broods in the year, but the second brood don't mate and start looking for suitable hibernation locations in August.
Males and females are very similar in appearance.
Lovely set, as always, Roy. Hopefully, lots more busy 'flutter days' to come?...[;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks Trevor. Providing the weather doesn't do anything silly Trevor, it should be OK.
DeleteBeautiful images I saw 2 species down at my old caravan but do not get shots of them. Hope you are having a good Easter.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret. Very quiet Easter.
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