11th June 2022 - the large patches of Bramble are currently in flower, and were proving to be something of a honey-pot for the local butterflies. Andy M counted nine different species there or nearby, including at least 20-25 Small Tortoiseshell and quite a few Large Skipper.
Painted Lady
Painted Lady
Meadow Brown
Male Large Skipper - with the obvious black 'sex-brand'
or stripe on the upper wing, and blotchy-patterned underwing
Comma, and Large Skipper
Large Skipper and White-tailed Bumblebee
Small Tortoiseshell were particularly numerous on the bramble
Small Tortoiseshell on Green Alkanet
Female Small White - attempting to mate with a somewhat inept male
Speckled Wood
Speckled Wood
Andy M also saw, but did not photograph, Brimstone and Green-veined White.
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