You have certainly had a very yellow year
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Cheers,
Neil F.
Only enviable if the flower in question doesn't have a resident crab spider!Hoggers wrote:
I also came across this rather handsome caterpillar.
I felt very envious of him if all he has to do all day is loll about in a great big soft yellow flower. Nice work if you can get it.
Did I hear you right? As a vegan I'm always on the lookout for tasty and nutritious combinations, but ... really?Hoggers wrote:... Marmite and Banana Sandwich...
I have no specific antagonism towards either vegetarianism or veganism, but I have to say both the above make me retch.Hoggers wrote:Guy - The Marmite and Banana Sandwich: try it. You'll never look back.
Together with Pot Noodles they got me through University and a good few years thereafter.
Yes, exactly the same near me. I imagine they have been able to fill themselves with nectar because of the good weather, and having laid down maximum fat reserves have headed for hibernation.Hoggers wrote:On another subject, have other UKbers noticed that their Buddleia bushes have gone quiet? All my Small Tortoiseshells and Peacocks have vanished although the weather remains hot and sunny. I'm left with only a few Whites while the Buddleias are looking very empty!
Peacocks have declined seriously in numbers in my vicinity, but Red Admirals are increasing in numbers and Small Tortoiseshells are now king of the castle, with double figure numbers practically everywhere there are buddleias.millerd wrote:
Yes, exactly the same near me. I imagine they have been able to fill themselves with nectar because of the good weather, and having laid down maximum fat reserves have headed for hibernation.