Absolutely stunning Clouded Yellows Rex, they look fresh out of the box, I don;t think I've ever seen them that yellow :shock: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: The mating pair of Walls throw a nice pose too! :oops: :D :mrgreen: Have a goodun Wurzel Cheers Wurzel :D I think the Yellow was enhanced a bit by the h...

Splendid shots of both those species, James, the Walls especially. They are both having a great Autumn down there on the Sussex Coast. I wonder what future that egg has? With the relatively benign climate of the coastal fringe, it might survive... They are reputed to do so by the sea near Bournemou...

Yes, they are the ones. I call that a cracking day out. Love the female Walls. I might try Tidemills tomorrow. All the best, Trevor. It would certainly be worth a look Trevor, I haven’t been back since but I’m sure there will be some Clouded Yellows there. The female Wall Browns were a treat, I muc...

Wow! You’re coming up with some exceptional images lately, James. The Holly Blue is mint but the Small Copper on the dead teasel head is the killer for me. Wonderful shot! Thanks David, I've had a pretty good year all things considered! It's certainly been a great year for most butterflies and that...

Wow! :shock: That open wing Holly Blue is gurt lush Rex :D :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Absolutely love the Copper on the Teasel, certainly makes it look like a small 'Small Cooper' :D 8) Have a goodun Wurzel Thanks very much Wurzel, I was very lucky to find a Holly Blue in such perfect condition! I usually...

millerd wrote:Brilliant photos, James, especially (and I speak as a connoiseur) the male Holly Blue.

Cheers,

Dave

Many thanks Dave, I have always found Holly Blues to be particularly tricky to photograph so I was very pleased with those.

Best Wishes,

James

Autumn 2018 part 1

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The open-wing Brown Hairstreak is quite possibly the best I have ever seen anywhere, James. You see near-perfect individuals that never open up so completely, or scruffy ones that do. Simply amazing. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :) Dave Hello Dave, thanks yes I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw her si...

I'm going to run out of complimentary phrases at this rate Rex :shock: :lol: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: All are mighty stunning but the Silver-spot face-on :shock: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I want to take it home and hug it, and squeeze it, and hug it some more :D :lol: Have a goodun Wurzel I know how...

Andrew555 wrote:Absolute crackers James. I especially love the SWF's and White Admirals.

Most kind of you Andrew, I hope we both see lots of these next summer.


Summer 2018 part 5

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Lovely Butterflies photos James, you've had quite a good year :D Goldie :D You’re very kind Goldie :D yes I did have some nice moments this year. It was a bit too hot for me at times so I didn’t get out as much as I would have liked. No complaints on the butterfly front though. These images are por...

Summer 2018 part 4

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Great Silver-washed, James, especially that valezina - and the White Admirals are beautifully undamaged new individuals. Not easy to find in that state! :) Cheers, Dave Thanks Dave, I spent many hours in the woods trying to find fresh ones this year, not particularly easy in the very hot weather we...

Hi Pete, When I saw your photo of the (Listrodomus nycthemerusis) wasp I did a double take because I'd seen an insect that looked very similar before. At first glance it could be easy to confuse the two so to avoid any misidentifications in the field I thought it might be worth showing it here. The ...

Summer 2018 pt 3

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For me ,it looks like an eyed Hawkmoth, with second choice Lime. At Dungeness recently a Hummingbird Hawk caterpillar was also found in the moth trap. (See sightings section ,September ) Regards Allan.W. On closer inspection I think Allan is right, I didn’t see the caterpillars pimpled appearance o...

Hi David, I think your fly could be a - Twin-lobed Deerfly - Chrysops relictus.

And the caterpillar might be an early instar Privet hawk moth.

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James

Even more stunning shots James and that Purple Hairstreak is a real stand out image - it's an immaculate shot :D :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Have a goodun Wurzel Thanks Wurzel, the Purple Hairstreak was spotted by my good friend Badgerbob. I was lucky to grab a couple of shots before he flew. :D ...

Wonderful male Purple Hairstreak, James. It's been a brilliant year for them, I found them down low on 8 out of 11 early morning visits to Abbots Wood, but not as fresh as yours. I also like your Dark Green Fritillary, great pose. Keep well, Trevor. Many thanks Trevor, yes seeing Purple Hairstreaks...

Summer 2018 part 2

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