This glade is managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust. Yesterday the Nettle-leaved bellflowers were glorious. Click on any picture to expand it.
The Marjoram flowers were enjoyed by a host of butterflies -- a Peacock and Gatekeepers,
a Comma, Meadow brown and Gatekeeper.
Silver-washed fritillaries.
There are two Silver-washed fritillaries above -- one showing the underwing.
Holly blue.
Meadow brown with Psithyrus vestalis, a Cuckoo bee.
A Comma.
Large White.
Brimstone.
Common blue.
Essex Skipper.
Marbled white.
Green-veined white.
This is a great time of year to walk the hills and meadows of Surrey and enjoy the plethora insects and flowers.
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Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagitifolia with Blue-tailed damselfly. RSPB Pulborough Brooks 2 July 2024
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