Really difficult Emperoring weather, with cloud, hefty showers and a really irritating wind. It's the wind that does the damage, shredding Emperors at roost in treetop sprays...
At Knepp, numbers remain remarkably high, but activity is being greatly reduced by poor weather. The butterfly is now at peak season here but is struggling to get going - suffering the equivalent of the dreaded 40mph sign on a variable speed limit motorway.
In windy weather, look for Emperors on the sheltered, leeward side, only - even if it's in the shade. That's where they'll be. They hate wind.
Tomorrow, Monday, is supposed to be calmer and brighter. If it is, they'll go berserk, making up for lost time...
White Admiral seems to be just about fully out now but Silver-washed Fritillary is far from well out (I've only seen males) -
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