Brown Argus. Photo: Brian Edge
Brian sent in this photo of a Brown Argus he saw at Knitson yesterday, 14/05/2026 saying it knew there was a shower coming five minutes before he did.
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Small Copper. Photo: Brian Edge
Brian sent in this photo saying:
Always a joy to see a Small Copper, even if they will insist on fussing and fidgeting on flower heads when being photographed. This one was seen yesterday, 29/07/2024 near Knitson on the path westwards from Godlingston Hill, just one of 19 species encountered. Wall Browns were particularly plentiful but took risks playing ‘chicken’ on the path, taking flight at the last moment.
Large Tortoiseshells
Large Tortoiseshell. Photo: Bob Ford.
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We have had two reports of Large Tortoiseshells this year. This is a butterfly which, though common in Southern England in Victorian times, is now thought to be extinct in the UK. Continue reading