Thanks David. A pity about the leaf covering a bit of the starboard wing though.
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A couple of photos from the sunny south of France.

A male Provence Chalkhill Blue from yesterday,
and a Marbled White from this morning, the first of the year.
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Colin

Yesterday there was a Green-veined White amongst the white Lobelias in the garden. IMG_3946.JPG The only sightings of note this morning in the Parc de la Brague were the first Blue-spot Hairstreaks of the year. IMG_3948.JPG Provence Chalkhill Blues were the most numerous, followed by Adonis Blues. -...

Some photos taken during the last few days. Southern White Admiral: IMG_3896.JPG Pearly Heath: IMG_3901.JPG Knapweed Fritillary: IMG_3911.JPG Mating Provence Chalkhill Blues: IMG_3916.JPG Another couple of Provence Chalkhill Blues: IMG_3936.JPG Also seen: a male Cleopatra and a Scarce Swallowtail in...

Chris,

That's a beautiful photo of a Clouded Apollo.
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Colin

Chris, David,

I agree that it looks a bit unusual. I found two similar ones in my "library", the second one in the process of being devoured .
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Colin

This morning along the Piste du Collet des Espéres I saw two first-of-the-year Fritillaries, a Knapweed Fritillary IMG_3865.JPG and a Spotted Fritillary. IMG_3869.JPG Once again there were numerous Provence Chalkhill Blues, including this mating couple. IMG_3870.JPG Two or three Southern White Admir...

This morning in the Parc de la Brague I saw three or four Southern White Admirals, IMG_3838.JPG a great number of Provence Chalkhill Blues, including this couple, IMG_3841.JPG one or two Pearly Heaths, the first of the year, IMG_3848.JPG two Large Whites, IMG_3854.JPG and one Scarce Swallowtail. IMG...

Yesterday I encountered my first Red-underwing Skipper (?) IMG_3769.JPG and Marsh Fritillary of the year. IMG_3762.JPG I also saw a Grizzled Skipper, a couple of Spanish Festoons, a Southern Small White and a few Glanville Fritillaries. Today I saw a Grizzled Skipper (?), IMG_3775.JPG a Painted Lady...

Once again not much activity this morning except for this Burnet moth. My best guess is that it is a Zygaena lavandulae , also known as Broom Burnet or White Collared Burnet. IMG_3747.JPG IMG_3748.JPG There was a Glanville Fritillary that allowed me to get quite close. IMG_3738.JPG Otherwise there w...

Not many butterflies flying today even though it's sunny with no clouds anywhere. I suppose it's due to a cool breeze. I saw two Spanish Festoons, including this very new-looking specimen, IMG_3721.JPG several Glanville Fritillaries and Wall Browns, a few Berger's Clouded Yellows, one Southern White...

Roger, the one and only Large Tortoiseshell I've seen this year was on March 11, and I'll consider myself very lucky if I see a Camberwell Beauty. I agree with you concerning the strange weather. There also seems to have been more wind lately, which doesn't help. David, thanks for your comments. -- ...

This morning was nice and sunny after the heavy rain yesterday. I saw several Painted Ladies, the first of the year. IMG_3700.JPG Also seen were one Southern White Admiral, one Orange-tip, one Adonis Blue, one Spanish Festoon, several Small Heaths, several Wall Browns and a few Glanville Fritillarie...

Yet another sunny day, but still not many different species. There were probably more Owlfly Sulphurs than the total number of butterflies. But I did see one male Green-underside Blue (?), IMG_3670.JPG many Glanville Fritillaries, IMG_3671.JPG one impeccable Scarce Swallowtail, IMG_3677.JPG one Span...

This morning I encountered this male Baton Blue, one of my favorite butterflies, who allowed me to photograph both upper-side and under-side, and to get very close. IMG_3640.JPG IMG_3636.JPG There were a few Weaver's Fritillaries, IMG_3641.JPG a couple of what I think are Grizzled Skippers, IMG_3664...

Chris Jackson wrote:You are clearly the forerunner in the butterfly season

Hello Chris,

I don't think so. I've seen 36 species so far. I bet you've seen a lot more.
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Colin

Having seen Glanville Fritillaries during the last few days, this morning I at last managed to photograph one: IMG_3594.JPG There were several male Provence Chalkhill Blues, the first of the year, IMG_3607.JPG and a damaged female Green-underside Blue: IMG_3618.JPG Also, but no photos, male Adonis B...

Still not many butterflies due to a coolish breeze. I saw my first Adonis Blue of the year, so summer can't be far away. IMG_3582.JPG Also seen were a Green-underside Blue, IMG_3577.JPG a Scarce Swallowtail, some Berger's Clouded Yellows, a couple of Orange-tips, Speckled Woods and Wall Browns. -- C...

Thanks Chris. There wasn't much activity this morning, presumably due to a cool wind. I did however see and photograph a Dingy Skipper, IMG_3573.JPG and a Brown Argus. IMG_3575.JPG Other butterflies seen included a couple of Orange-tips, a few Wall Browns, a few Speckled Woods, two or three Berger's...

Chris Jackson wrote:A Black-eyed Blue attracted by fresh ...

Chris,

Are you sure that your Black-eyed Blue isn't a Green-underside Blue?

Cheers,
Colin