Early butterflies reported in good numbers during the recent sunny spell.

Jennifer commented that during the recent sunny days, Brimstone, Peacock, Red Admiral, Comma and Small Tortoiseshell had all been reported - all species that over-winter as adults, and therefore appear earliest in the year. A few early Small White butterflies were also seen.

Andy M spotted this lovely Comma butterfly in his garden this week, and Derek T spotted the first Beefly of the year on 23rd.

Comma butterfly on Hyacinth flowers