In Memoriam: od0man
Large Blue (Maculinea arion) ♀.
I visited this Glos Wildlife Trust reserve in the Cotswolds, which was chosen as one of the release sites for the once extinct Large Blue. After a shakey start there is now hope the population will increase. This gorgeous female was wafting her pheramones about to attract a male! Daneway Banks, GWT reserve, Gloucestershire, UK. 2012-06-20.
PS: I've been out of action for a few weeks [in case you wondered;o)] my PC went bang and had to get it repaired - new mother board and hard drive [expensive; ouch!!]
Large Blue (Maculinea arion) ♀.
I visited this Glos Wildlife Trust reserve in the Cotswolds, which was chosen as one of the release sites for the once extinct Large Blue. After a shakey start there is now hope the population will increase. This gorgeous female was wafting her pheramones about to attract a male! Daneway Banks, GWT reserve, Gloucestershire, UK. 2012-06-20.
PS: I've been out of action for a few weeks [in case you wondered;o)] my PC went bang and had to get it repaired - new mother board and hard drive [expensive; ouch!!]