Welcome winter visitor
Junonia villida, our pretty meadow argus, which can be seen year round in these parts if one is lucky.
Nights and early mornings are cold now, but our winter days can be very pleasant at 20C which I'm sure these butterflies and many other insects enjoy.
A fast flyer, settling frequently to rest and enjoy the sunshine.
The wings are opened and closed quickly to flash the eye spots. This is thought to frighten potential predators such as birds.
Within family Nymphalidae, wingspan around 4 cm.
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Welcome winter visitor
Junonia villida, our pretty meadow argus, which can be seen year round in these parts if one is lucky.
Nights and early mornings are cold now, but our winter days can be very pleasant at 20C which I'm sure these butterflies and many other insects enjoy.
A fast flyer, settling frequently to rest and enjoy the sunshine.
The wings are opened and closed quickly to flash the eye spots. This is thought to frighten potential predators such as birds.
Within family Nymphalidae, wingspan around 4 cm.
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