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| Duke of Burgundy, Hamearis lucina |
I visited Kithurst meadow, near Storrington, this morning and was not disappointed. The meadow was covered in Cowslips. There were already a few enthusiasts looking for the Duke of Burgundy when I arrived. I was pleased to be able to spot one for them, the first of a few sightings, a pristine specimen. Then there was a succession of species: Brimstone, Green Hairstreak, Red Admiral, Peacock, Green-veined White, Speckled Wood, Orange-tip and Holly Blue. A pair of Brimstones were courting. I was delighted to find a Green Longhorn moth on a Field maple by the car park. Other insects: Harlequin Ladybird & Hairy Shieldbug.
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| Brimstone male, Gonepteryx rhamni |
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| Brimstones courting |
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| Bugle, Ajuga reptans |
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| Cowslips, Primula veris, foodplant of the Duke |
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| Duke of Burgundy |
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| Green Hairstreak, Callophrys rubi |
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| Green Longhorn, Adela reaumurella |
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| Green Longhorn |
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| Hairy Shieldbug, Dolycoris baccarum |
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| Harlequin Ladybird, Harmonia axyridis |
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| Holly Blue female, Celastrina argiolus |
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| Holly Blue |
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| Orange-tip, Anthocharis cardamines |
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| Red Admiral, Vanessa atalanta |
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| Speckled Wood, Pararge aegeria |
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| White Crab Spider, Misumena vatia on nettle |
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| Wild Strawberry, Fragaria vesca |
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| Wood Violet, Viola riviniana |
