Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

I had almost given up hoping to see a Green Hairstreak in 2020 as the end of June neared and the annual window for doing so was drawing to a close.

Then one afternoon on a walk to a local dew pond, I suddenly saw this flash of bright green, low down to the ground, on the verge of the grass path on which I was walking, and there it was.

I lost it for a few moments before finding it on some bramble a little further on, where I filmed this video:

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Excellent as always, Philip!

We have that yellow flower (broom I think it's called) a lot here, it is often attended by crab spiders. There's also one micro moth that drills a tiny hole in it, think they use it as a nest. Posted 4 years ago
1. Philip Booker
  
  Lion
  
  Ah yes.
  
  it's Gorse, which is closely related to Broom.
  
  It's also great for birds like the Stonechat and Yellowhammers Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

I LOVE this species and have always wanted to see one. They are so beautiful. Posted 4 years ago
1. Philip Booker
  
  Lion
  
  They are indeed.
  
  Certainly unique in the UK,. Posted 4 years ago