Insect Season

So we're now into the fallow period of June and July where there's not a dickie bird to be seen anywhere. In Glamorgan at least! After a very quiet TTV this morning, I took advantage of some sun and warmth to track down a few insects at Clydach Vale. Damselflies were everywhere and many were mating.

Large Red Damselfly

This is also good spot for butterflies, especially two fritillary species. I tracked down five Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries and a lone, strong-flying Dark Green Fritillary too. There'll probably be more of these around in a week or two.

Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary

Dark Green Fritillary

A few other common butterflies were on the wing, and a little later in the morning I got another Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary at Penrhiwfer. No Marsh Fritillaries though. A huge Golden-ringed Dragonfly wouldn't keep still for a photo and neither would a Burnet Companion moth.