The well established and substantial Lavender Bush in my front garden is a magnet for bees and also several species of butterfly at this time of the year. Today a Painted Lady spent several hours it seems on the flowers in the company of a variety of insects.
Sunday, 13 July 2025
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Painted Ladies Back on the Buddleia.
Now that the Buddleia Bush in my garden is in full flower there is always a good chance that one of the first to feed on the nectar will be a Painted Lady. Sure enough the first individual appeared today along with Peacock,Red Admiral,Comma,Brimstone,and Whites.
Thursday, 3 July 2025
Chalk-hill Blues Out on West High Down.
Aside the track that leads to West High Down today were a good selection of butterflies.In particular were the first Chalk-hill Blues of the year busily flitting around at low level across the short turf. There was a good display of colourful downland flowers to entice the butterflies and among the other species encountered were Small and Large Skipper,Marbled White,Small Copper, Small Heath,Common Blue, and a possible Dark Green Fritillary.
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From West High Down to Tennyson Down & Freshwater Bay |
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