Warmer weather over the past few weeks has produced far more sightings of butterflies compared to the same period last year when it was wet and cold. One little charmer that wanders the countryside, along hedgerows and through our gardens is the Orange Tip (Anthocharis cardamines). The males emerge about a week before the females and this male one was visiting Green Alkanet.
Now if you thought the upper-wing colour is distinctive then just check out the elaborate under-wing pattern below.
Linking to SATURDAYS CRITTERS.
Hi Frank ... What a lovely colorful setting!! Real bright and springy shot's!!
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I'm just getting caught up with your recent posts. We're on travel right now. I'm enjoying what you have posted recently.
ReplyDeleteA striking butterfly to see Frank. I've seen a few whizzing around over the last few days, but you did much better...you got one sitting still!! Lovely shots...[;o)
ReplyDeleteI have seen many orange tip this year. I was reading an article only last night and apparently if it is a cold Spring (as it was last year) they wait until the following year to emerge. Amazing........
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteI noticed plenty flying around East Cheshire yesterday while out walking. You did well as I never seem to get them to stop on a plant for more than a split second.
Gorgeous butterflies! The Orange-tip is beautiful. Awesome photos. Thank you for linking up to the critter party. Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteSuch marvelous butterflies and great image shares Frank!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing butterfly. And you are an amazing photographer to get both top and bottom shots ...they never hold still for very long.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots frank,it's great when there wings are open,very difficult capture.
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Pretty butterfly. Your butterflies have a much longer season than ours north of Toronto!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful butterfly - It's one of the prettiest and most unique butterflies I've ever seen!
ReplyDeletethat butterfly is beautiful... if it had closed wings in the grass or wooded area you wouldn't see it. it's underwing is definitely camouflaged. have a great weekend~
ReplyDeleteHi frank lovely set of images,the warm weather is certainly bringing them out earlier this year.
ReplyDeleteLovely Butterflies! :)
ReplyDeletejust beautiful! and so different top to bottom!
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots of the butterfly. The pattern on the underside of the wings is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWow! I've never seen that sort of butterfly before! We have plans for a wildflower garden next summer that will attract butterflies and bees. Your photo makes me look forward to it!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I wish I could see this BEAUTIFUL butterfly♡♡♡ Fantastic pictures,thank you very much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
A fabulous yellow color,
ReplyDeleteHave a Nice sunday Easter
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Fine!!!.. Beautiful pictures Frank.. Have a nice day.. :-)))
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little thing, and what great camo! Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteHI Frank Wonderful photos. Hope you had a great Easter.
ReplyDeleteLovely clear photos Frank.
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