While out and about today I checked a few willow clumps, now in full bloom, for Adela cuprella without success. I was amazed though how many butterflies were on the wing. On one bush of willow flowers I counted 12 Small Tortoiseshell and 3 Peacock all looking in fairly good condition after a soft winters hibernation. I also spotted several Orange Underwing high in the birches.
Another micro turned up in the conservatory today, this time it was Caloptilia betulicola.
Brian
Really great to see the Small Tortoiseshell has recovered so well now. It has been the commonest here too this spring.