I had 2 Heart and Darts (Agrotis exclamationis) in the moth trap this morning. It’s a common one, but these were my first of the year. I though this one was dead, but it turned out to be just pretending.

Holly Blue © Harry Mole 2017

Alfie spotted a Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus) in the back garden this morning, In fact it was one of 3 hanging around in the ivy. We did see the lovely deep blue of the open wings, but they never stay that way for long. It seems like a good year for the holly blue, i’ve never seen so many. They actually have an interesting a boom / bust cycle over about 4 years…