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ndy M was watching the Comma and Red Admiral butterflies in his garden today. Interestingly, the Comma butterflies were seen to take up a prominent and very visible position in the sun, from which they watched a large part of the garden - actively and aggressively chasing off all other passing insects - not only other Comma butterflies as might be expected, but also Red Admirals and even passing bees and other insect species. Having chased off any 'competition', the Comma returned to the same position and resumed their watch.
Many Buff-tailed Bumblebees, and a few Red-tailed Bumblebees, were seen enjoying the lavender flowers in the sun today too.
Comma butterfly
Comma underwing - showing the small white 'comma' from which they get their name
Red Admiral
Buff-tailed Bumblebee on lavender
Red-tailed and Buff-tailed Bumblebees
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