I was lucky to see the Long tailed Blue butterfly earlier in the year at Kingsdown Leas, near Dover which was a new butterfly for me and they were seen by a few observers egg laying on the everlasting Pea plant. It was hoped that a few weeks later that there would be an historic moment when for the first time I believe, Kent Long tailed Blues would emerge at the site. Thankfully the news come this week that a few had been seen so with the weather looking sunny and hardly any wind I made a visit today to hopefully see them again for myself in pristine condition and maybe get a few photos. A few other observers had the same idea and with a good few eyes scanning the areas concerned I was able to see 4 Long tailed Blue, 3 males and 1 female. Most were in pristine condition and as you can guess, I took a few shots of these stunners. Also seen were good numbers of Adonis Blue, Common Blue and a few Chalkhill Blue. These were supported by a cast of 3 Small Copper, 1 Clouded Yellow, 1 Brimstone, 1 Small Tortoiseshell and a few 'Whites'. What a fantastic end to the butterfly season this is and a great story to end with. I will no doubt post a few other shots in the next few days.
Male Long tailed Blue
Female Long tailed Blue
Female Long tailed Blue
Female Long tailed Blue
Male Long tailed Blue
Female Long tailed Blue
Female Long tailed Blue
Female Long tailed Blue
Male Long tailed Blue
Male Long tailed Blue
pretty moth
ReplyDeleteHello Mark
ReplyDeleteSuperbe, les couleurs sont magnifiques !
There another I had never heard of, and great photos.
ReplyDeleteLittle stunners Marc,
ReplyDeleteThis spell of fine weather keeps the invert interest going for us :-)