Ah, undoubtedly accidentally imported as a larva or pupa on vegetables so not a genuine self-propelled immigrant.....Woodbridge. He actually found the butterfly in his utility room and wisely took a photo before setting it free....
Jack
Ah, undoubtedly accidentally imported as a larva or pupa on vegetables so not a genuine self-propelled immigrant.....Woodbridge. He actually found the butterfly in his utility room and wisely took a photo before setting it free....
I saw some Long-tailed blues in Cyprus earlier this year. Although they were nectaring both times I saw them, they were more difficult to photograph because it was windy at the first location (in the Akamas Peninsula) and then they were constantly on the move, twirling about (like Hairstreaks) when I saw them at the second location (in the Panagia Mountains). Unless they've lost their tails we're unlikely to confuse them with any other blues at Dorset!padfield wrote: those hoping to see the Portland one or its friends should be aware that this is a very easy flight ID. Looking for a Lycaenid that flies extremely fast in jagged or spiral paths will help them restrict their chasing to likely suspects! Guy
Hi Zonda. Unfortunately Gibster DID NOT have any luckZonda wrote: I wonder if Gibster had any luck?
Hi Jack. I've always had an issue keeping track of which day of the week it is...or month...just comes naturally to some folk, it seems lolJack Harrison wrote:By the way, I laughed at the original posting dated 9th September:
... seen and photographed at Cheyne Weares on Portland yesterday - 10th September...
Now that's what I call optimism
Oh dear, sounds a bit like driving out of GibraltarGibster wrote:make sure there's a drink in your car coz you'll be in for a long delay - particularly when trying to leave!
Guy,padfield wrote:In the end I sat on a rock some distance from the patch and drank a beer while watching pairs of males launch up out of the vegetation into the blue.
I always pack beers in my kit bag, as those who've visited me will testify!Lee Hurrell wrote:Guy,
Do you take beers into the field in your kit bag!?
...no, must be my twin, Zonda...Zonda wrote:... Oh! By the way i met a friend of yours and a fellow Nikonian down at Swanage this weekend. Nick B (very nice man) Sorry Nick,,, luv ya really.
Good for you Guy. Understandable too, especially as you normally cycle to sites. I have to drive so can't afford that luxury. I do normally have beers at home at the weekend though for when I am staying local.padfield wrote:I always pack beers in my kit bag