The first Holly Blue of the year was briefly seen in the garden this morning. See Holly Blue life cycle, identification, caterpillars, chrysalis and eggs We always look forward to seeing this early emerging species as it isn’t one of … Read More
The second generation of Holly Blues are still flying in good numbers here in Falmouth. This pair was seen on a hedge bordering our garden and we will be keeping a close eye out during the next few weeks for … Read More
The second generation of Holly Blue butterflies in the south west of Cornwall has already emerged and our first was seen last week along the cliff top hedges between Rosemullion Head and the Helford River. Hopefully we will be more … Read More
If it’s early spring then it’s almost certainly a Holly Blue. The first blue butterfly to emerge, it can be seen flying along hedgerows throughout most of the UK. See latest species page on Holly Blue life cycle, identification, caterpillars, … Read More
Two Holly Blue, seen flying along a Blackthorn hedge at the bottom of a south-west facing grass field yesterday, may be the first records of this butterfly in Cornwall this spring. Last year the first records for Cornwall were on … Read More
Holly Blue Butterfly (Celastrina argiolus). See Holly Blue life cycle, identification, caterpillars, chrysalis and eggs Related images: