Daytime observations

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

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  1. Raymond Watson says:

    Really great to see the Small Tortoiseshell has recovered so well now. It has been the commonest here too this spring.

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