A photo of a White Admiral butterfly, perching on a stem. This lovely insect is a medium-sized butterfly often found in woodlands, clearings and rides in late summer. Adults are often found on the flowers of Bramble and lay their eggs on Honeysuckle leaves, which the caterpillars feed on. Usually seen in ones or twos, it is never very common, but is widespread in southern England. There is usually only one brood of per year, with adults emerging in June and July. Eggs are laid in late summer, and the new larvae wrap themselves in a silken leaf shelter for the winter. (Thanks to the HMWT)
White Admiral Limenitis camilla, from the family Nymphalidae. I found this one a few years ago, whist visiting HMWT Balls Wood. A haven for lepidoptera...
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