Painted Ladies

24-31st May - Catching up on the end of May - a good spell of weather, the daily strong winds finally petering out by the end of the month. Painted Ladies were numerous throughout the week, apparently England has been invaded by thousands which have made the long journey from North Africa onto Spain and France to breed and then their brood have now reached our shores.

On a trip up to Kingley Vale we saw dozens of Painted Ladies, one Orange Tip and one Brimstone.

The aphid population is taking off. Hopefully this Pine Ladybird will eat a few.

This female Blue-tailed Damsel Fly has taken up residence by the pond.