Orange tip butterfly

[nanila]

This is the first orange tip I've seen so far this year, in Norfolk, UK, in the out-laws' garden. How's the butterfly-spotting where you are?

Comments

[vriddy]

Wow, the butterfly looks wonderful!! What a great picture!

[dewline]

Non-existent in Ottawa-Gatineau thus far. Hoping that changes as it warms up here.

[cmcmck]

Just seen our first brimstone of the season!

[yourlibrarian]

Ooh, what a great sighting to catch!

I have not seen butterflies in our area. However on a walk this morning, two of the (few) trees which have blossomed in our neighborhood so far had so many bees buzzing among their branches that I could hear the hum as I walked near them.

[ranunculus]

I've seen Yellow Swallowtails for a couple of weeks plus another mid sized butterfly I didn't Id by a quick glance, maybe a Painted Lady? No pics yet this year.
Your orange spot is lovely!

[minoanmiss]

You photographed this gorgeously!

[turlough]

Beautiful photo!

[brightly_lit]

Lol, 'the outlaws'--I love it! I have never seen such a butterfly in my area. Thanks for posting.

[shirebound]

Oh wow, what a beauty. I've never seen a butterfly like that.

[kaishin108]

How gorgeous that is - wow!

[alchemise]

That is beautiful!

[adafrog]

Pretty.

[kk1raven]

The only butterflies I've seen here are Cabbage Whites. We had snow today, so definitely not weather for butterflies now.

[thenewbuzwuzz]

So pretty! 😍 Thanks for sharing.

Wow!

[ysabetwordsmith]

That's beautiful. I like the hyacinths and blue grape hyacinths too -- mine are blooming here in central Illinois.

I have seen no butterflies yet. I've seen honeybees leaving their bee tree on a few days. Ladybugs are starting to stir; sometimes I see them in the leaf litter while gardening. Mostly it's been cloudy and cool, though, which is not weather that insects love.

[nanila]

Thank you! It was an attractive specimen. :)

[nanila]

It's been quite a cold start to the spring here too. This feels very late for the first appearance of some species.

[nanila]

Oh, yay! I love them. We haven't seen any yet.

[nanila]

I love that sound, it's so comforting knowing they're near.

[nanila]

Ooh, swallowtails! They sometimes appear in Norfolk but not where we normally reside (Worcestershire/Midlands UK).

[nanila]

That's very kind of you, thanks!

[nanila]

Thank you! :)

[dhampyresa]

So pretty!

[nanila]

Heh, Partner and I aren't married, much to their frustration. But they like being called the out-laws!

[nanila]

They're tiny but quite distinctive!

[nanila]

It's lovely seeing them flitting around. :)

[nanila]

I love the contrast between the soft blue-grey body and the bright orange on its wings.

[nanila]

Agreed! I love seeing them in the garden.

[nanila]

Yes, hopefully they wait for warmer times!

[nanila]

Glad you enjoyed! :)

Re: Wow!

[nanila]

We've found a few ladybirds inside the house - they come in off the climbing rose and are happy to be put back out on to it, thankfully

[nanila]

Yes! :)

[brightly_lit]

Ha ha, it's hilarious--I might have to use that one.