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#365DaysWild, British butterflies, butterfly, Holly blue, Holly blue butterfly, Lavernock Nature Reserve, summer butterflies
The Holly blue is one of several British butterflies that goes through more than one life cycle per year (you can read more about them here), and the second generation of these stunning little butterflies is now on the wing in my local reserves and wild places.
I saw my first of the summer brood on 14 July at Grangemoor Park, and this perfect little female was feeding on bramble flowers when I visited Lavernock Nature Reserve on Saturday, 20 July. Look out for them on ivy bushes, as that’s where the second generation females lay their eggs.
They are so pretty! Lovely captures!
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They certainly are pretty. Thanks, Shelly. 🙂
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Utter beauty! I saw one earlier in the year which was a thrill and keep hoping that my Ivy that I planted about 26 years ago, will attract more of them.
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Let’s hope so. 🙂
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As far as I’m aware, I am not able to update the mailboxes of my followers. Presumably, you can just resubscribe from your new email address.
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