Last Thursday after chasing down some Demoiselles (please click the link to view) alongside the River Mole I drove up onto the North Downs and took a leisurely stroll across the grass downland. While the sun was shining there was a very strong breeze and therefore an apparent lack of flying butterflies so I decided to park my backside on the slope overlooking the open view of the southern counties. It wasn't long before something caught my attention.
Within a foot or two where a number of Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) perched in various poses. This is a medium sized day flying moth that is on the wing from June to August and is commonly found on grassland, woodland rides and coastal sand dunes.
That last image is totally cool Frank. The Burnet which I've never seen here in the States is so colorful but with that red flower it's even more so. Fantastic. Carol
ReplyDeleteThank Carol. It was fun to spend a little peaceful time with the Burnet.
DeleteBeautiful shots! They're really quite beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHello Frank!. What a beautiful moths .. Nice pictures .. Congratulations ..
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely!! Great captures!
ReplyDeletePretty colors and markings on this moth. Lovely captures of these winged beauties, Frank!
ReplyDeleteNice butterfly photos! I was just starting to feel a little bit of a summer birding lull. You ave me a reminder that it might be fun to look for butterflies which is something that is still new to me so it should be fun to try to identify some new ones.
ReplyDeleteLarry. When the bird photo opportunities fall away I often turn to butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies. It has certainly opened my eyes to many interesting species. Good luck.
DeleteWonderful to see Frank...
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ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your visits and comments.