Small Copper : Lycaena phlaeus Size: Wingspan approximately 2.5 - 3.0cm. Distribution: Found throughout Europe to northernmost Scandinavia Months seen: April to November. Habitat: Dry,suny unimproved meadows and fallow land Food: Nectar. The Small Copper is a nimble flyer, and by daytime is almost constantly on the move. Even when feeding, it rests with its wings half open. Defends its territory against other butterfly invaders Woodlouse shaped green caterpillars,covered with tiny hairs The adults can produce two to four broods. Individuals of the summer brood are usually darker than the others
Butterfly; England; Kris Mercer; Outdoors; Speckled Wood: Pararge aegeria; close up; close-up; English; natural world; nature; photograph; UK; wildlife. brown
Description
Speckled Wood: Pararge aegeria Size: Wingspan 4-4.5cm Distribution:Throughout Europe except for far north Months seen: March to October. Habitat: Prefers shade Food: Nectar, over ripe berries, excement and tree sap Fiercely territorial. Caterpillars: Grass green with whitish tip at rear end, feed mainly on grasses. Butterfly, butterflies
Small skipper - Thymelicus sylvestris Size: Wingspan approximately 3cms. Distribution: Found throughout England and Wales. Months seen: June to September. Habitat: Meadows, roadside verges and gardens. Food: Nectar.
Small skipper - Thymelicus sylvestris Size: Wingspan approximately 3cms. Distribution: Found throughout England and Wales. Months seen: June to September. Habitat: Meadows, roadside verges and gardens. Food: Nectar.
Small White: Pieris rapae Size: Wingspan approximately 4-5.2cm Distribution: Throughout Europe Months seen: March to October. Food: Nectar. The caterpillars feed on rape, charlock, brassicas and garlic mustard. Habitat: Meadows, hedgerows, gardens and wasteland. Catterpillar: Light green with a fine yellow line along back
Small Copper : Lycaena phlaeus Size: Wingspan approximately 2.5 - 3.0cm. Distribution: Found throughout Europe to northernmost Scandinavia Months seen: April to November. Habitat: Dry,suny unimproved meadows and fallow land Food: Nectar. The Small Copper is a nimble flyer, and by daytime is almost constantly on the move. Even when feeding, it rests with its wings half open. Defends its territory against other butterfly invaders Woodlouse shaped green caterpillars,covered with tiny hairs The adults can produce two to four broods. Individuals of the summer brood are usually darker than the others
Eudyptula minor; Fairy penguins; Kris Mercer; Little Blue Penguins; Outdoors; bird; natural world; nature; ornithology; photograph; wildlife
Description
Fairy penguin (Little Blue Penguin): Eudyptula minor Size: 30 cm Distribution: South of Western Australia and other Southern regions and New Zealand Months seen: All year round. Food: Fish and squid. Habitat: Sea shore Penguin Island is only 42 kilometres from the centre of Perth. It is home to the largest colony of little penguins on the west coast and probably Western Australia. The small, 12.5 hectare island is less than 700 metres off shore from Rockingham. The island is only open during the dayand access on Penguin Island is limited Visiting is restricted, September to May. The island is closed for the rest of the year to protect the breeding penguins from disturbance.
butterfly leaf green macro insect tropical Williamson park colourful owl blue owl insects Williamson park tropical eye macro moth The owl.Caligo memnon. Butterflies. Insects. Lepidoptera; South America, close up, wings, tropics, ;
butterfly leaf green macro insect tropical Williamson park colourful owl blue owl insects Williamson park tropical eye macro moth The owl.Caligo memnon. Butterflies. Insects. Lepidoptera; South America, close up, wings, tropics, ;
A lovely looking butterfly, it's probably got an official name, possibly Latin, but that's not my bag. I just like looking at it (and photographing it of course)