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Butterfly And Caterpillar Corner

Discussion in 'Wildlife Corner' started by wiseowl, Jun 12, 2014.

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  1. Lolimac

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    I've just seen my first Red Admiral in the garden this year,about blooming time:yahoo:

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    Ermmmm..Make that two:yes:

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      Better late than never Loli! :dbgrtmb: I'm still waiting! :doh:
       
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        I'll send some over from my Garden, loli, as it's been full of them for the last few weeks.:hapydancsmil::coffee:
         
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          I have filled my garden with everything butterfly orientated ,from a Buddleia tree to at least 40 different flowers and still not one butterfly to speak of,perhaps its because I am always in the garden:heehee::smile:
           
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            Same here Woo,my garden has never been so full of Butterfly and Bee friendly plants yet they must have had a fall out somewhere down the line because I've never known them be so scarce ,it has been better for Bees this year but where's the Hover flies to:dunno:
             
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              I've got the hover flies :)
               
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                Zigs I do hope it clears up soon :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
                 
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                  Good afternoon all, one appeared this afternoon,I've been stalking it for 3 weeks day and night,but it was well worth it:heehee::smile:

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                    Chevron Moth, usually night flying but this one was flying around early afternoon and too close to the Wasp Spiders web!
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                      Any ideas what this chap is called please?

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                        Good morning Strongy my friend great photo and a subject I haven't seen before,thank you:smile::blue thumb:
                         
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                          Hi Loli could be a Vapourer

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                            Ooh yes Woo,thank you:dbgrtmb: I've never seen 'ears ' like that on a moth before...
                             
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                              Hi Loli

                              Juts love the face on this one , its a:

                              Vapourer Orgyia antiqua


                              This one is male , the female doesnt have wings .

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                                Annnd finally the Butterflies have arrived :dancy:

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