Insects butterfly from yesterday a1 lea-5 300 g 2.8 mk1

[spudhead]

So grabbed a couple of shots yesterday first butterfly I have had in the garden this year

• ILCE-1
• 300mm F2.8 G
• 300.0 mm
• ƒ/3.2
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 160

• ILCE-1
• 300mm F2.8 G
• 300.0 mm
• ƒ/3.2
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 160

 

[Alan Clark]

A Peacock, one of the first species to fly. I never used to get them in my garden but now it is one of the most abundant species, so they seem to be benfitting from climate change.

 

[spudhead]

A Peacock, one of the first species to fly. I never used to get them in my garden but now it is one of the most abundant species, so they seem to be benfitting from climate change.

As always Alan thanks for id mate not my thing

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Fifty years ago I might have managed the Latin name!

But I do remember this: their larvae like to eat nettles. So don't keep your garden too tidy!

I am less sure of myself on this one, but I think the adults overwinter, to fly and breed the following spring before dying. I seem to remember having one in the house once.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Very nice

 

[spudhead]

Very nice

Thanks Kev