Silver-studded Blue
Silver-studded Blue / plebejus argus. Lindrick Common, South Yorkshire. 20/06/20.
'STILL ... AT LAST.'
At the end of an absorbing day watching and trying to photograph these highly charged little butterflies, my wish eventually came true. Their energy levels dropped noticeably, in line with the temperature by late afternoon. They started to perch for longer intervals.
This pristine male flew to a patch of Rose-bay Willow Herb and perched on a spike of unopened flowers. Perfect ... and by approaching very carefully I was able to get close and make some images. Afterwards, I retreated just as carefully and left it enjoying the sun.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Silver-studded Blue
Silver-studded Blue / plebejus argus. Lindrick Common, South Yorkshire. 20/06/20.
'STILL ... AT LAST.'
At the end of an absorbing day watching and trying to photograph these highly charged little butterflies, my wish eventually came true. Their energy levels dropped noticeably, in line with the temperature by late afternoon. They started to perch for longer intervals.
This pristine male flew to a patch of Rose-bay Willow Herb and perched on a spike of unopened flowers. Perfect ... and by approaching very carefully I was able to get close and make some images. Afterwards, I retreated just as carefully and left it enjoying the sun.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.