Purple Hairstreak – Neozephyrus quercus – Nazarena

Purple Hairstreak - Neozephyrus quercus - Nazarena

The Purple Hairstreak – Neozephyrus quercus – Nazarena is fairly small butterfly that occasionally shows the upper wings, which in the males are iridescent purple, while those of the female are brown with a purple patch on the forewing. The under wings carry the characteristic white line of the hairstreaks on a grey ground colour. … Read more

Provence Orange Tip – Anthocharis euphenoides- Puntaanaranjada Meridional

Provence Orange Tip - Anthocharis euphenoides- Puntaanaranjada Meridional

The Provence Orange Tip – Anthocharis euphenoides– Puntaanaranjada Meridional was previously known as the Moroccan orange tip (Anthocharis belia euphenoides) It is a fairly small butterfly which seems to always be on the move, favouring hot, dry mountainous areas. The upper wings on the male are yellow with a large orange tip whereas the female … Read more

Painted Lady – Vanessa cardui – Vanesa de los cardos

Painted Lady - Vanessa cardui - Vanesa de los cardos

The Painted Lady – Vanessa cardui – Vanesa de los cardos butterfly begins its amazing migration from Africa in the early spring, heading north into most areas of Europe. Once there the numbers swell as the second generation develops, but due to the winter cold they do not complete a return journey, therefore their numbers … Read more