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Title: PALE BLUE BUTTERFLY
Post by: Duke Ellington on April 23, 2010, 16:22:30

I was on the allotment today and saw a really pretty pale blue butterfly. Its a shame I didn't have a camera with me. Looks like it could be a good year for the butterfly.

Duke

Title: Re: PALE BLUE BUTTERFLY
Post by: Flighty on April 23, 2010, 17:21:19

I saw one last weekend flitting around some ivy, and I'm still seeing plenty of peacocks.
As you say it looks being a good year. :)

Title: Re: PALE BLUE BUTTERFLY
Post by: Georgie on April 23, 2010, 23:02:30

Almost certainly a Holly Blue - one of my favourites. I've had a few commas and the usual whites - so much better than last year already. ;D

G x

Title: Re: PALE BLUE BUTTERFLY
Post by: Mortality on April 28, 2010, 13:52:10

(http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/gallery/10575_28_04_10_1_48_15.jpg)

Had two in the garden today, only saw them from the side, not fully open.
Not sure what they are but smaller than a Cabbage White.

Edit : After having a look at some pictures I think it's a Holly Blue.

Title: Re: PALE BLUE BUTTERFLY
Post by: Georgie on April 28, 2010, 20:33:13

Yes, that's a Holly Blue. Lovely aren't they?

G x

Title: Re: PALE BLUE BUTTERFLY
Post by: Mortality on April 29, 2010, 19:31:29

Quote from: Georgie on April 28, 2010, 20:33:13
Yes, that's a Holly Blue. Lovely aren't they?

G x

Beautiful ;D i'm glad I got to see them

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