Purple Hairstreak feeding on honeydew excreted by aphids on an Ash tree. A few highlights from a visit to the Butterfly Conservation Society managed Alners Gorse in deepest Dorset. Although the weather was a bit mixed – a strong north-westerly breeze, plenty to see. Purple Read More …
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Alners Gorse
Brown Hairstreak Highlights from a recent visit to the Butterfly Conservation Society managed Alners Gorse on one of the hottest days of the year. Purple Hairstreak amongst the Alder Buckthorn Despite a long wait this particular one just wouldn’t open its wings. Fortunately the purple Read More …