With the recent spell of good weather weve been enjoying on Hayling and in fact much of Hampshire in general exotic species of butterflies and moths have been making a beeline for the island and surrounding countryside to bask in the warmth.
For the first time ever the European Long-tailed Blue has been spotted across a swathe of sites raising broods and fluttering about making the most of the suns rays. The Clifden Nonpareil higher than average numbers of the Crimson buynolvadexonlineshop.com Speckled and the Rosy Underwing (rare moths) have also been seen at numerous locations.
Experts believe the higher than average summer and autumn temperatures are the reasons for increased numbers being drawn to the area. Richard Fox from the Butterfly Conservation charity said that sightings are very exciting and considers people to be lucky if they see these thrilling butterflies and moths in the wild.
If youve spotted any of the species mentioned then let us know in the Hayling forum.
