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  Butterflies of the New Quay area.........................

We have planted our cottages and farm gardens with plants that will attract butterflies. These include Buddleia, Hydrangea, Rosemary, and many more. 2006 was an excellent year for butterflies with large numbers of Painted Ladies and Small Tortoishells. You can click on each thumbnail image for a larger version (500 x 375).

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Ringlet
Aphanatopus hyperantus
On Meadow grass at Motygido

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Red Admiral 
Anthyllis vulneraria
On Buddleia at Marigold Cottage

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Small Tortoiseshell 
Aglais urticae
On Aster flowers at Motygido

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Small White 
Pieris rapae

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Gatekeeper
Pyronia
tithonus

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Meadow Brown
Maniola
jurtina

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Speckled Wood
 
Parargae argeria
Seen from March to October, the caterpillar feeds on Couch  and Cocksfoot Grass.

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Common Blue
 
Polyommatus icarus
Frequently seen on the coastal path

Six Spot Burnet Moth - Click on the photo for a larger version

Six Spot Burnet Moth
 
Zygaena filipendulae
A Brightly coloured day flying
 moth seen here on Knapweed at Motygido.

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Comma
 
Polygonia c-album
The caterpillars feeds on the nettle and are camouflaged as a bird dropping! 

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Small Copper 
Lycaena phlaeas
Its caterpillars feed on Dock and Sorrel and there may be 3 broods in a year.

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Painted Lady
 
Cynthia cardui
These are migratory and vary in number from  year to year. 

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Peacock 
 
Inachis io
Less common than the Small Tortoishell but  the caterpillar also feeds on Nettles

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Silver Y Moth
Autographa
gramma
another common day-flying moth. 
Here on Sedum at Marigold Cottage

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Silver Washed Fritillary
 
Argynnis paphia
The caterpillars feed on the Violet and adults are often seen feeding on the Bramble. Here it feeds on Sedum.

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Gatekeepers mating 
 
Pyronia tithonus
In an old  meadow at Motygido

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Small Tortoishell caterpillars
Aglais
urticae
Commonly seen in large masses on Stinging Nettles - hence the specific name which refers to its food plant.

Red Admiral - Click on the photo for a larger version

Meadow Brown
 
Maniola jurtina
On Meadow grass at Motygido

 

All photos © Rod Attrill 2003

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