The second of a three part Post showing all the species of butterflies observed over two days at Cerne Abbas, Dorset.
I believe I may have been a little late to observe Duke of Burgundy this year. They are only flying for a short period and because of the lockdown I was unable to view the main flight time, which I believe was a little earlier this year.
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| Duke of Burgundy |
You can observe from the scale of the Grizzled Skipper below against the head of the buttercup how small it is.
It is quite difficult to track down and follow for a photograph.
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| Grizzled Skipper |
Another small species the Small Heath butterfly.
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| Small Heath |
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The Green Hairstreak.
This lovely green coloured species is yet another butterfly not easy to find.
It likes the May Bush (Hawthorn) and the Hazel Bush to pitch on.
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| Green Hairstreak |
The first Large Skipper I have seen this year.
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| Large Skipper |
My first Brown Argus of the year as well
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| Brown Argus |
The Dingy Skipper
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| Dingy Skipper |
A really colourful little species the Small Copper
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| Small Copper |
Stunning photos of butterflies, really stunning. This green butterfly is so magical. :)
ReplyDeleteWarm greetings, have a nice day. :)
Thanks Agneiszka
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Nice roll call of flutters Roy, I'm lucky that I've been able to see all of them localy...about 15 minutes from home.
ReplyDeleteI like the Green Hairstreak with it's complete streak... it's a rare sight around here!...[;o)
Thanks Trevor.
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ReplyDeleteWow, a beautiful set of butterflies! I'm a little bit jealous, of course!
Those skippers and the Vreen Hairstreak are fantastic!
It is breathtaking!
Regards, Maria
Thanks Maria.:)
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