26th July 2025 - a number of ANW members took the short walk along Fleam Dyke to Bedford Gap, the section between there and the A11 being the best managed for butterflies. As in previous years, the main target was the Chalkhill Blue butterflies, which were again present in abundance, the other highlight being a Painted Lady butterfly. A total of 13 butterfly species and a few others were recorded.
Chalkhill Blue male (JT)
Chalkhill Blue female (JT)
Chalkhill Blue male (JT)
Chalkhill Blue pair (JT)
Chalkhill Blue female (AM)
Chalkhill Blue male (AM)
Chalkhill Blue female (AM)
Chalkhill Blue mating pair (AM)
Painted Lady (JT)
Painted Lady (AM)
Painted Lady (AM)
Holly Blue (JT)
Small Tortoiseshell (JT)
Comma (JT)
Essex Skipper (AM)
Red Admiral (AM)
Gatekeeper (AM)
Brimstone (AM)
Large White (AM)
Peacock (AM)
The assembled group (DF)
photo credits: Andy M (AM), David F (DF), John T (JT)
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