Okay, I know there are other famous ladies that have been painted, but I couldn't think of any off the top of my head, Bazza's blog
here is the best place to go for art information.
This Painted Lady butterfly was in our garden on my return from work this evening, feeding on one of our Buddleia plants. This is the first time that I have seen one of these beautiful flutters this year and the first time that one has been seen in the garden since we have been living here. A welcome addition to the insect activity that we have been experiencing over the past week or so.
Other butterflies that have been seen in the garden include the Small and Large White, the Gatekeeper, the Holly Blue and Common Blue (although these two have just been fly through's), the Red Admiral, the Comma and the Peacock, this last one in fairly large numbers.
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| Red Admiral |
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We have also been getting our fair share of dragonflies, the more common being the Common Darter, but we have also had up to half a dozen Migrant Hawkers buzzing about feeding on flying ants.
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We are now experiencing a 'summer' of sorts, it's just a shame that it is at the end of August!
Love your butterfly shots John.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gary :)
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Lovely images John. The Painted Lady is a real special find.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy, I was lucky with that one, the lady has since vanished!
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I like your clever title! What beautiful visitors you have~especially the Painted lady!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy, don't know why I used that title, thought it would be a bit different!
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Hi John,
ReplyDeleteWow and what a colourful collection of photos. I've been seeing some colourful butterflies in my garden. Heck, I actually saw some flowers in my garden! Summer has arrived, two months late. I guess we have to savour it while it lasts.
Thanks for this, John.
In peace, Gary
Thanks Gary,
DeleteI am glad that you too are experiencing these beautiful flutters and even some flowers! ;)
As they say, better late than never, I don't know who 'they' are, but I think they are right!
In peace my friend,
J
Lovely photos John! A lovely selection from your garden too. I only saw one Painted Lady last year and none at all so far this time. How nice to have dragons in your garden too! You may have already said but do you have a pond or are you fairly near water?
ReplyDeleteI like the Painted Lady especially, among this great set, not seen one yet this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alan, just the one seen by me this year, wonder if it will be the last?
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John, your observations are pretty much identical to mine; except I've seen no Painted Lady's yet.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures.
Thanks Keith,
DeleteIt is great that this 'better' weather is bringing out the insects. Somehow though, I don't think it will be a Painted Lady year.
J
Thanks for the honourable mention John! I think there is a great deal of art in your photo's. Our Buddleia wants to take over the whole garden but it doesn't look as nice as yours does.
ReplyDeleteClick here for Bazza’s Blog ‘To Discover Ice’
You are more than welcome Bazza! You are the one with the knowledge of art, so I take that as a compliment, Thank you!
DeleteI hope your Buddleia is full of butterflies, cut it back late Autumn and it will reward you next year with lots of bloom!
J
Beautiful, especially the peacock.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gillian,
DeleteThe Peacock is a beautiful butterfly!
J
Great photos there, John.
ReplyDeleteI get the impression butterfly numbers are picking up a little following the poor start to the season. Or is it wishful thinking - I've hardly photographed any this year!
Lovely shot of the Common Darter, too - what poise it has. On lavender?
Cheers, Rob
Thanks Rob,
DeleteI think it has been a bit better for the later emerging butterflies, Chalkhill Blue numbers are through the roof apparently!
The darter is indeed on lavender, one of a few I have in the garden.
J