| Re: Tortoise Shells in January
You're lucky to see them, full stop. In the south-east they have dramatically declined + I'm pleased to see one spring or summer.
These butterflies wintering as adults will emerge if the conditions are warm enough- the trouble is if they can't find suitable flowers to replenish their reserves, they may perish. This winter there have been probably unprecedented numbers of Red Admirals about, though I suspect many perished this week, though I'm sure a few will have survived in more sheltered areas. Hope so anyway! |