Butterflys

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Out locally with my Macro lens for a stroll along the river Tone behind my house- I guess Summer has arrived in Somerset

1. Small Tortoiseshell
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2. Gatekeeper
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3. Large Skipper
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Thanks for looking

Les :)
 
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Very nice Les. There's little about near us at the mo when it comes to insect life, but the weather has taken a very definite turn for the worse
 
Lovely set there Les, A Gatekeeper, blimey that`s early although I know it`s not the 1st to be seen in the UK for the moment and I am very surprised as I have not seen any here yet.
 
Very nice shots Les!

That's a male Large Skipper in no. 3. The pale marks on the wings and the distinctly hooked antennae-tips are diagnostic for this species.

That Gatekeeper is incredibly early! In a normal year you'd expect them in the last week in June, so this is a good 4 weeks early.
 
Paul Iddon said:
Nice trio Les. I can't get close to butterflies, as I approach they always become flutterbyes!

Paul.
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I always try to stay low and move very slowly :)

Rustydon said:
Nice set, Les - Summer at last! :)

Russ
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Thank you Russ- Its been quite warm down my way :)

Son_of_Thor said:
Very nice Les. There's little about near us at the mo when it comes to insect life, but the weather has taken a very definite turn for the worse
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Cheers Si, Summer is here for me :)

Graham said:
Lovely set there Les, A Gatekeeper, blimey that`s early although I know it`s not the 1st to be seen in the UK for the moment and I am very surprised as I have not seen any here yet.
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I only spotted the one Graham, so not too mant around just yet :)

Callophrys said:
Very nice shots Les!

That's a male Large Skipper in no. 3. The pale marks on the wings and the distinctly hooked antennae-tips are diagnostic for this species.

That Gatekeeper is incredibly early! In a normal year you'd expect them in the last week in June, so this is a good 4 weeks early.
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Thank you Dave- I know little about Butterflies

Les :)
 
Lovely set Les (y)
All I've seen so far is a couple of cabbage whites.
 
Lez325 said:
Well Chris, maybe you aint looking in the right places buddy :)
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Once my Budleia cracks open, it'll be a different story :D
 
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