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Field Mushroom
Wildlife
Giant Hoverfly
It really was a giant compared to other hoverflies, even looking like one of the large bees at first, but bigger. The third pic showing it with a large bumble bee and butterfly to see its true size!
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Gatekeeper Butterfly Aug
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Moths & Caterpillars
It’s an exciting time in the garden. Moat of the butterflies gave moved on, but caterpillars are here. Mostly cabbage whites, large and small at first.
But in the last few days have spotted 3 grey dagger moth caterpillars on the little cherry tree.
And glanced over the little raspberry bush and spotted a rusty tussock!
Was also treated to a square spot rustic moth that appeared under the back door when opened. Looks like Autumn will be a busy one for moths.
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Caterpillar nasturtium
Found a number of eggs on a small nasturtium in my hanging basket, thought I better relocate wheh hatched so they have enough food. Forgot, then noticed a much smaller nasturtium not long thereafter. Now actually relocated and quite happily muching their way through, and getting bigger by the day.
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Hummingbird hawk-moth
A few have stopped by for the buddleia, and I got a few decent pics.
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BNW Red Admiral
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August Butterflies
They made the best of the sunshine, even if it was only a couple of days worth. But in only two days all these beauties stopped by.
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Gatekeeper Butterflies
Plenty of butterflies now the buddleia is in full bloom. There’s been a few of these beauties over the last few days.
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Red Admiral – July 23
The butterflies are making an appearance, two friendly admirals in two days.
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