Luddenden Dean - Jerusalem Farm

This afternoon we had a walk around the area and Wade Wood. We were prompted by an email from Chris about Ermine Moth caterpillars totally stripping two Bird Cherry trees. Other nearby trees appeared unaffected.

Not  a lot of caterpillars left so I guess they have pupated after eating that lot !! The underneath of the tree was also covered in web - fascinating. Thanks Chris.

Also just a few butterflies about in the meadow area including this one below, several Speckled Woods and Green-veined Whites

Meadow Brown

And another from the same area Nemophora degeerella