Friday, 11 July 2025

Smardale Butterflies

A lovely sunny day and 13 species of butterfly at Smardale: Speckled Wood, Large Skipper, Small Skipper, Northern Brown Argus, Common Blue, Red Admiral, Meadow Brown, Dark Green Fritillary, Large White, Green-veined White, Small Tortoiseshell, Ringlet and Small Heath.

The viaduct.

Speckled Wood.

Meadow Browns.

So nearly a good photo! When you only have time for a quick snap.....

Dark Green Fritillary.

Common Blue.

Common Blue.

Northern Brown Argus.

Northern Brown Argus.

Harebells.

Broad-leaved Helleborine.

Plenty of insects! 





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