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18 July, 2009

King's Wood, Heath & Reach: 18/07/2009

As the weather for the next day looked foul, another visit to King's wood was in order. The highlights were three Purple Emperor, but fewer Silver-washed Fritillary. Purple Hairstreak numbers had increased, as did Painted Lady - most of the latter were fresh individuals. A single, fresh Brown Argus was my first for a while. A Southern Hawker stopped by to nibble on its prey.

Painted Lady

Purple Hairstreak

Brown Argus

Purple Emperor

Sothern Hawker

25 May, 2009

Sandhouse Lane NR, 23rd - 25th May

A hot and sunny bank holiday weekend !

It was nice to catch up with the Downy Emerald once again.

Downy Emerald

We are in the midst of a huge Painted Lady invasion.

Painted Lady

A pair of Dingy Skipper 'in cop'



A new, ocassionally day-flying moth for me - Treble Bar

Treble-bar

I liked the blokeh on this image of Green Hairstreak.

Green Hairstreak

The male Common Blue seems to have limitless energy chasing rivals away - this one, however, takes a break



A Small Heath basking in the glorious sunshine.

Common Blue

Another day flying moth - Burnet Companion.

Burnet Companion

13 September, 2008

Sharpenhoe Clappers

A fine day and my first Painted Lady of the year !



There were a few Small Tortoiseshell around too.





Three Brimstone were seen - all in good condition



A grasshopper - not quite sure which one though ...