The forecast dry day of moderately-bright warm cloud proved to be seriously erroneous.
Just before midday, Emperor males were seen ascending to the oak tops, to settle either under leaf sprays or, as with this male, on twigs. That means RAIN, every bit as much as the sight of Meadow Browns ascending into the trees.
The rest of the day was spoilt by drizzle and rain, with all species grounded (or oak-topped). A shame such an excellent June ended so...
This weekend is supposed to be dry and quite sunny, though with a brisk westerly wind. Throughout the insect's range, Purple Emperors are now either well out or at peak season. To the woods, the lot of you - and work the leeward edges.
This will be the weekend to see males feeding on the ground in Fermyn Woods, Northants.
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