Nectar Sources

[Charles Nicol]

Here is a Painted Lady enjoying Clover nectar:

and a Small Tortoiseshell on the Apple Blossom:

Charles

[Pete Eeles]

Hi Charles - is that really Apple blossom? Looks like Blackthorn to me.

Cheers,

- Pete

[Matsukaze]

A couple to add -

Herb-robert is a major draw for first brood Green-veined Whites and to a lesser extent Orange-tips.

Hemp-agrimony on woodland rides also pulls in Silver-washed Fritillaries and Brimstones.

Paul mentions viper's bugloss above, which the Large Skipper loves.

[Dave McCormick]

Adding for Large Whites, cranesbill is quite good. I've observed them on bloody cranesbill in my garden before, and I'd second Matsukaze Herb robert for Green Veined whites, I have seen first brood ones on them quite often, but second brood tend to go for thistles I have seen.

Also seen Green Veined Whites on Daisy, Ox-eye Daisies and Dandilions as well.

[Charles Nicol]

Hi Charles - is that really Apple blossom? Looks like Blackthorn to me.

Cheers,

- Pete

yes you are right Pete...i am probably getting mixed up with Blackthorn cider which is made with apples

Charles