SPAIN EARLY 2014.

LancsRover · Post by **LancsRover** » Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:55 pm

REPORT TO FOLLOW IF POSS.

LancsRover · Post by **LancsRover** » Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:01 pm

Short report(internet problems)
no LSTB's
But Swallowtail, Pro. orange tip, Cleopatra(m&f/m),Holly Blue, Small Blue, Green H/S, Ger. Bronze, Speckled Wood, Mallow Skipper(or Tufted Marbled?)

Russ

LancsRover · Post by **LancsRover** » Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:05 pm

One shot at Swallowtail and Provence Orange Tip(male) none at female, no shots of Cleopatra(male or female, didn't stop

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The Mallow Skipper looked dark & more curated wing edges?

Russ

Post by **Padfield** » Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:11 pm

Wish I were there!

Yes, it's a mallow skipper.

Guy

Chris Jackson · Post by **Chris Jackson** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:21 am

That's got my day off to a good start Russ. I'm glad you've got your Swallowtail, and that Provence Orange Tip is promising, it is also on my hunting list, but for me is due in the first half of April, a couple of weeks after the normal Orange Tip.
Cheers, Chris

LancsRover · Post by **LancsRover** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:53 am

Most of b/f's were seen in a dry river bed just behind the lighthouse, i was in 7th heaven.

Russ

LancsRover · Post by **LancsRover** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 8:01 am

Saturday 15.3.14.

Russ

Chris Jackson · Post by **Chris Jackson** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:31 am

That dry river bed looks like interesting terrain for butterfly hunting, and nice clear blue skies - not many people bathing though

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Chris

Charles Nicol · Post by **Charles Nicol** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:13 pm

Lovely pics Russ !
the lighthouse is very stylish

Charles

LancsRover · Post by **LancsRover** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 6:25 pm

Sunday 16.3.14 Sunny 20c
A short afternoon walk thru the local scrub turned up GHS, Holly Blue and Speckled Wood. Just as I was leaving the area, up jumped a funny looking bf, half small copper, half Green h/s, have you guessed what it is yet?
Russ

LancsRover · Post by **LancsRover** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 6:32 pm

I had to look in my book to find it, Guy not needed this time(I hope)

LancsRover · Post by **LancsRover** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 6:34 pm

Thanks Guy,Chris and Charles for previous comments

Russ

Post by **Padfield** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:04 pm

As you say, you don't need me for that last one, Russ! I'm glad you picked it up, as although it's quite widespread in southern Spain it forms rather local, sedentary colonies and is easy to miss.

Guy

Chris Jackson · Post by **Chris Jackson** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:09 pm

Wow, that's cool Russ. I've never seen a Provence Hairstreak before, although in theory they stretch into the South of France, and with your Provencal Orange Tip, you're notching up some 'exotic' species. Whatever next?
Chris

Johncob · Post by **Johncob** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:24 pm

It looks like your having a good time Russ.

Matsukaze · Post by **Matsukaze** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:06 pm

Greatly enjoying this, especially the furry-footed hairstreak.

LancsRover · Post by **LancsRover** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:31 pm

Thanks Guy,Chris,John and Mats for comments

Russ

LancsRover · Post by **LancsRover** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:59 pm

5th attempt to submit this report(internet probs.)

Spanish Festoon seen Monday 17.3.14

Cheers Russ

LancsRover · Post by **LancsRover** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 1:11 pm

Spanish Festoon seen Monday 17.3.14. Lighthouse area

Cheers Russ

Chris Jackson · Post by **Chris Jackson** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 1:20 pm

Now that is one species Russ that is seriously missing from my photo trophy album.
Chris

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