Monday 10th September 2018
Butterfly Species: Comma (1) Green Veined White (2) Small Copper (1) Small White (2) Speckled Wood (6) The butterflies are disappearing fast. A total of just twelve were spotted on today's trip with the perennial Speckled Wood coming out on top. Six were seen fluttering in sunny sheltered spots along the path. Their condition was variable. Some were worn and faded (such as the one above), others were relatively fresh as if defying the coming Autumn. I had reached the Pub at Midford before seeing a single butterfly. There I found the first of two Green-veined Whites of the trip. Further along the path my brain was triggered by the characteristic shape of a Comma butterfly sitting on a hazel leave, wings closed mimicking a ragged Autumn leaf. It was its shape and contrasting dark grey colour that drew my attention. This butterfly will soon hide itself away for the coming winter when its camouflage will hopefully be more effective! Small Copper - Wellow 10-09-2018 Nea...