Emporer moth

Emporer moth
By Peter Byles
Showing posts with label Holly Blue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holly Blue. Show all posts

Friday, 22 April 2011

Holly Blue



Spotted this lovely butterfly on the Miners Walk from Begelly to Thomas Chapel a few weeks ago. The inside wings are a strong blue colour. They lay eggs on holly, and in August - September on they lay eggs on ivy.