After the spell of inclement weather and rain Newly emerged Butterflies enjoyed the brief spell of Spring Sunshine here in the North , Flying along the riverine Corridor containing a Beck in a typical northern "Clough" where the following Butterflies
The nectaring source for this sudden pulse of Lepidoptera was the adjacent pasture containing a flurry of Danfilions
Comma (Polygonia c-album ) worthy to note in passing that the first generation vary from the second generation to the trained eye - a Spring or Autumn comma can sometimes be deduced
Orange Tips - (Anthocharis cardamines) Pair just after mating Male with Orange wings , Female with Black and white on Wings , These will be feeding on Cuckoo Flowers and other Brassicaes such as Garlic Mustard
Peacock - (Inachis io ) Ubiquitous on Budleija b this specimen appears to have one of his fresh wing spots pecked likely by a hungry bird
Brimstones , (Gonepteryx rhamni) whose caterpillars will be availing of Spring Alder Buckthorn and Purging Buckthorn There is only one brood per year and this is a long lived Butterfly which is seen throughout the year from March onward Buckthorns Link
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