David M wrote: ↑Fri Apr 24, 2020 8:23 pm

Stevieb wrote: ↑Fri Apr 24, 2020 4:30 pmJust a few from my lunchtime wander.

You really have tamed those Pierids this spring, Stevie.

Thanks David, more luck than judgement though

Just a few from my lunchtime wander.

The usual suspects on my walk today. I wish I could go further afield and get the Grizzles and Green 'streaks but alas not to be.

David M wrote: ↑Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:52 pm Stunning, Stevie! What did you spray them with to make them so docile?

Brimstone bonanza this lunchtime with a supporting cast of whites.

A few from this lunchtimes 'permitted' walk. Saw my first Red Admiral of the year! Still very breezy here making photo opportunities a bit difficult! BTW Small Tortoiseshell quite numerous here in West Wiltshire. IMG_7152 (2).JPG IMG_7149.JPG IMG_7121 (2).JPG IMG_7195 (2).JPG IMG_7212 (2).JPG

David M wrote: ↑Mon Apr 20, 2020 4:22 pm Nice array of spring species in your posts, Stevie. Must say, I think your female Small White image is the best I've seen this year!!

Thank you David.

A decent afternoon despite the strong breeze making taking photos a tad difficult!

Excellent and very interesting Guy.

Nice Holly Blues in the garden yesterday plus Small Whites, Speckled Wood and a Peacock.

Cracking photos of female Green-veined White and Orange-tips Neil

bugboy wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:27 pm Don't suppose you happened to get a view of the underside Stevieb did you?

Unfortunately not. I guess that would have made it too easy

Not sure if it helps but this Small White was taken at the same time, at the same place so in the same light conditions.

Thanks for the quick reply Pete

I Photographed this Small White in the garden today.

It doesn't seem to have any postdiscal spots.

I can't identify it on the aberrations pages. Any ideas please?

Superb Holly Blue shots.

A couple of visitors to the garden yesterday. Not sure if that's a type of Osmanthus they are nectaring on.

The weather's going cooler from tomorrow, Stevie, so that should help you in your quest, particularly if there's a bit of occasional cloud around. Clear blue skies and hot temperatures may get us excited in anticipation of seeing lots of butterflies, but it's actually pretty challenging for photogr...

David M wrote: ↑Sat Apr 11, 2020 1:46 pm
Nice finds, Stevie. Mud-puddling and mating are both surefire ways of bringing normally skittish species to rest!

Thank you David. The mating Orange-tips were at it forever! Finally gave up waiting and left them to it.
Still trying to get a half decent open winged shot of a female!!

Great to find a pair of Orange-tips in cop and a Holly Blue mud-puddling today.

Otep wrote: ↑Fri Apr 10, 2020 6:24 pm What a fascinating find Stevie. Thank you for sharing those photos.

Thank you Otep