CFB

[David M]

So, you get False Ilex in your garden, Colin?

[CFB]

Yes, if my identification is correct .
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Colin

[CFB]

On my morning walk I saw a few Marbled Whites,

several Ilex Hairstreaks,

many Marbled Fritillaries, the first of the year, amidst the brambles to avoid my getting too close ,

many Heath Fritillaries,

and a few Spotted Fritillaries including this female.

Seen but no photos: many Cleopatras, a few Adonis Blues, several Provence Chalkhill Blues,
a few Blue-spot Hairstreaks, Meadow Browns and Pearly Heaths.
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Colin

[CFB]

It's very hot here at present, but I did see a few butterflies yesterday and today. Marbled Whites were probably the most numerous. Here's one, and a close-up of its wing.

There were also many Cleopatras and a few Brimstones.

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Colin