Sitting for several hours at a DofE check point o Long Ridge, gave me a great chance to watch the butterflies. I saw 11 species, the highlight of which was definitely a White Admiral. Two other year tick species were Silver-washed Fritillary and Ringlet. Both these were in good numbers, with up to 3 excitable Fritillary adults buzzing a out at once. They even chased dragonflies! The Ringlets were to be found in long grass verges of every track and ride.
The other species seen: Small Skipper, Large White, Brimstone, Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Marbled White, Meadow Brown
Thick-kneed Flower Beetle
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