Pignal Inclosure, New Forest

Yesterday saw a visit to Pignall Inclosure within the New Forest on the hunt for butterflies and dragonflies. This choice of venue proved to be an excellent one for both. There were lots and lots of butterflies to be seen, and I mean lots, particularly on or around flowering brambles and this is the main theme of the first set of pictures. The second set is of the dragonflies and an assortment of other insects spotted on the day.

The butterflies.

1. A Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus).

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

2. A Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus)

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

3. A Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

4. A Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

5. Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia). The second of which was taken further back to show more of the environment and the flowering brambles.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4. Image cropped slightly

6. Marbled White (Melanargia galathea). This female was very camera friendly hence the 3 different compositions here

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

The Dragonflies & Assortment

1. Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii). Surprisingly spotted 5 or 6 in total on the walk.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

2. Female Keeled Skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens)

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

3. Yet to be identified mating flies

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

4.  A Buff tip moth (Phalera bucephala). This was spotted by my brother, who I thought was taking a twig on first glance

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

This side-on view shows it’s a moth not a twig.

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

A head shot as well

Olympus OM-D EM-5 DSLR & Zuiko Olympus 90mm Macro F2 lens at F4.

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