A life tick

Susie · #1 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 10:59 PM

This has been an amazing year for butterflies and I have seen many species for the first time (and just missed the Iole Purple Emperor by a whisker too!). The year started well with Duke of Burgundy among others but I wasn't prepared for the grand finale, which were these today:-

Jason Claxton · #2 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 11:02 PM

Is it Queen of Spain Fritiilary

Susie · #3 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 11:10 PM

Give that man a Blue Peter badge! It is indeed.

Jason Claxton · #4 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 11:19 PM

Very nice,a pat on the head would be fine

that would have been a lifer for me as well,How many?although one is good enough

aeshna5 · #5 (**permalink**) 13-10-2009, 05:35 AM

Where did you see this Susie as they are quite a rare migrant to the UK? There was a possible small colony for about 3 seasons around the Minsmere area a few years back.

Pretty common in parts of the continent.

Good one to get on a UK list!

Jason Green · #6 (**permalink**) 13-10-2009, 05:45 AM

Hi Susie,

An excellent sighting indeed! Wow, a beauty. You had your camera to hand, too...

Take care,

Jason

Susie · #7 (**permalink**) 13-10-2009, 09:13 AM

I saw two yesterday in Sussex. I am going back again today as this is too good an opportunity to miss. I read there have been roughly 400 sightings in the UK since they were first recorded in 1710.