Too hot for butterflys?

Martin · Post by **Martin** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:07 pm

Is it possible? In a 2 hour walk I only saw 2 Meadow Browns sticking like glue to the shade, 3 Geranium Bronzes and 2 Painted Ladys. Mind you, it was 36° C when I left and it felt like it was getting hotter! The only consolation was this shot...(and the fact I probably lost a few lbs

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Martin.

eccles · Post by **eccles** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:35 pm

I was at Clanger Wood on Monday. Temperatures were around 32C and the butterflies were buzzing. They wouldn't settle for more than 10 seconds and even when they did that their wings were constantly on the move.
Very nice painted lady.

Dormouse · Post by **Dormouse** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:24 pm

Hi! If it's any help at all!, when I get home after 5pm when most butterflies have left, I often find Meadow Browns still feeding on the flowers in the shade. I don't know anything about temperatures being too hot for butterflies but in my experience, Meadow Browns do settle on flowers in the shade (as does the occasional gatekeeper!)

Dormouse