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Tag: Silver-washed Fritillary

The Purbecks

Posted on26 August 2015Leave a comment

A few photos taken whilst walking the dog along the chalk downs and through the woodlands between Corfe Castle and East Creech. Above, Nettle leaved Bellflower at Kilwood DWT Nature Reserve.  Nettle leaved Bellflower being visited by a Hoverfly. Musk Thistle at Corfe Castle – Read More …

CategoriesFlora, Insects, LandscapesTagsHarebell, Lords & Ladies, Lulworth Skipper, Musk Thistle, Nettle leaved Bellflower, Silver-washed Fritillary

Return to Alners Gorse

Posted on18 August 201518 August 2015Leave a comment

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 …

CategoriesInsectsTagsBrown Hairstreak, Comma, Painted Lady, Purple Hairstreak, Silver-washed Fritillary, White Admiral

Alners Gorse

Posted on17 July 201417 July 2014Leave a comment

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 …

CategoriesInsectsTagsBrown Hairstreak, Purple Hairstreak, Silver-washed Fritillary

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