So this post is about a few species of butterfly all of which have been found very close to my home. There will not be too much scientific detail, its more about encouraging anyone to just get out there and see what you can find.
Anthocharis cardamines, orange tip butterfly - local neighbourhood |
To start, the picture above and below are of the first species of butterfly I found when began exploring and looking for wildlife to photograph and identify. I managed to get these shots before the butterfly flew away. I have learnt to be patient when photographing wildlife - I snap a couple of shots of as soon as I see something so that I am sure I have a record for identification purposes and then I start to edge my way closer as slowly and gently as possible to get some more shots.
Anthocharis cardamines, orange tip butterfly - local neighbourhood |
All of the photos below are of common butterflies I found in my neighbours allotment on the plant buddleia, which is known for attracting butterflies.
Aglais io, the peacock butterfly, is one of the most common and colourful butterflies that we have in the United Kingdom. It is also one of my favourites as the colours and pattern are amazing and you can often find it very close to home. The contrast of the blue spots on the red wings is very pronounced and makes the peacock butterfly very easy to identify.
Aglais io, peacock butterfly - local neighbourhood |
Aglais io, peacock butterfly - local neighbourhood |
Aglais urticae, small tortoishell, local neighbourhood |
Aglais urticae, small tortoishell, local neighbourhood |
Vanessa atalanta, red admiral, local neighbourhood |
Vanessa atalanta, red admiral, local neighbourhoo |
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