Early small white
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:41 am
Small White spotted by my neighbour in his garden (South Oxon) Sunday 26th Feb; all I've spotted so far has been a couple of Satellite moths and a billion ladybirds!
Chris
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David,David M wrote:I think that's the second Small White sighting we've had on here thus far in 2012. Are some hibernating in greenhouses and emerging way early?
Well, if the plants are being protected from the elements then the larvae/pupae will share that protection no doubt.Michaeljf wrote:David,David M wrote:I think that's the second Small White sighting we've had on here thus far in 2012. Are some hibernating in greenhouses and emerging way early?
I was at the Secret Garden Centre in Pontypool on Sunday - very nice temperatures despite a slight breeze up there - there was also a Small White flying within the space inside the open-door large glass-house (where they keep some plants for protection in the spring). During the Summer / Autumn there are Nasturtiums grown just outside the front of the glasshouse (Whites are quite free to lay eggs on these) - therefore I'm guessing that your hypothesis is close to the answer - certainly in this case![]()
Michael