
Hi All, Wandering on Cock Hill Moor yesterday saw lots of Common Heath and about 30 Green Hairstreak, these two enjoying the sun. Also saw what I think is a wild violet. Can anyone confirm? WinThis blog has been set up so local people can find out what is going on in the world of Moths, Butterflys and dragonflies in Calderdale.If you have any ID problems put up your photo's and someone will try and help you to id it.
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Looks like Dog violet maybe...keep an eye on that area for DG frtillarys...
Hi Andy found out its a Marsh Violet, Viola palustris. There were very few around, beautiful thing and unlike moths kept still for its photo.
Was going to say Winston,if you had a pic of the leaves they are quite disinctive ,that is a foodplant of Dk Green Frits as Andy mentions !
Marsh Violet and Dog (?) Violet were in flower at Sheddon Clough on Monday. No Frits on the wing though. I went specifically to get pics of the food plant and got some video of Green Hairstreaks whilst up there.
Must check this site later in the year for DGFs.
Where is Cock Hill Moor?
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