Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Lycaena phlaeas
This adorable butterfly is small and flies very fast, until is settles down. I watched it feeding on these ragwort-like flowers for a little bit before flitting off. There are often 3 generations in one year, the first emerging May-June, the second July-August and the third September-October. Beautifully pattered, and unmistakable.
Prefers open lands like grassland, heathland and the edge of woodlands.
I took this with my phone's camera by the university's campus. Still trying to work out how to take better photos with it.
Lat: 51.88, Long: 0.94
Spotted on Aug 8, 2012
Submitted on Aug 8, 2012
3 Comments
Thank you for adding your spotting LauraMaria. Please keep them coming, it's fascinating building the collection.
Thanks Emma! They're lovely little butterflies :)
sweet!