Beatrice joined us at the table, but we were all panting in the afternoon heat
Beatrice joined us at the table, but we were all panting in the afternoon heat
Just taken more snaps of butterflies to see if keeping to 8MP avoids the resolution loss that occurs with posting here..
Morning, sweet children of Psyche
We have so many peacock butterflies enjoying the buddleias at the moment. The air is dancing with them, and it's as if every surface is home to at least one
The soul's transformation should never be feared. Have a great weekend, everyone.. and however it seems, know she is watching over you. Love ya
This Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) is really into this Daylily.
Morning sweet peeps,
I've things to do till later this afternoon, so here are some butterflies from the long walk I took a couple of days ago. Catch up later. Love ya!
Long waddle to local patch (normally I take the bike to the local patch for a shorter waddle there). The wild teasel is blooming so today was about (bumble)bees. Saw 6 different species. Also saw 5 different butterfly species.
#bumblebees #bees #butterflies #butterfliesofmastodon #nature #NaturePhotography #WaddleDay
Comma Butterfly
One of hundreds of butterflies I saw at Grafham Water today
Red Admiral Butterfly
Meadow Brown Butterfly
This Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) is missing a hind wing. Probable bird attack. Seems to be flying OK though.
A pair of copulating Common Ringlets (Coenonympha tullia) in our backyard "grassland restoration area" (where I don't mow). This exchange of genetic material suggests that we have a viable population of this species. We have also had Silver Bordered Fritillaries (Boloria selene) here.
I put the Great Spangled Fritillary #caterpillar into a small mesh bug cage, and it has resumed the hanging J shape prior to chrysalis formation. This is encouraging.
Update, 10 June 2025: Larva still hanging in J shape. Transferred to granddaughter Zoe's second grade class for further observation.
Comma butterfly stood on a fence post
We have more little swallowtail caterpillars! Yeah, they’re itty bitty & look like bird poop, but we all start smol. #butterfliesofmastodon #butterfly #swallowtail #Garden
Loads of butterflies out and about in the sun today. This one is a Speckled Wood
Een argusvlinder (denk ik) #butterfly #butterfliesofmastodon
Orange Tip on blossom (photo 2)
Orange Tip butterfly on spring blossom