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I stopped into Honiton Garden Centre on my way to Exeter on Thursday and as I was giving Gosh a leg stretch in their overflow car park a Clouded Yellow shot past me

So many butterflies on our morning walk - Gatekeepers galore that were far too busy to settle for a photo but I did manage a beautifully fresh Small Tort and a Wall that was willing to pose for a moment
Nice to find a wall, I think I have only seen two in recent years.



Walls have been in ...

So many butterflies on our morning walk - Gatekeepers galore that were far too busy to settle for a photo but I did manage a beautifully fresh Small Tort and a Wall that was willing to pose for a moment

That's sad - I really like Rowan

I did think maybe Shield at first look but given the dock etc around the area it seemed a bit of an odd choice which is why I went towards moth. Hopefully they will still be there next week

Seen on Common Spotted Orchid - quite large
I'm thinking moth but really not sure - will check next week if I remember where it is

. Hopefully today or tomorrow will dry up and I can get out for both, and also Marsh Frits which I've not seen yet this year


Fingers crossed - I hope to investigate more of the 'mosses' up in this area so might join in the frit search and I'm not sure if there are MW up here -I will have to ...

Peonies have been stunning this year -

Silver-studded Blues have emerged

Not sure where you are JS -I'm currently in Shropshire and there are quite a few up here