Painted Lady on the Verbena at Quarry Bank Mill garden.

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Another Small Tortoiseshell at Quarry Bank Mill garden.

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Common Darter in the gardens at Quarry Bank Mill.

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I've probably seen more butterflies today, at Quarry Bank Mill garden, than I've see all summer. Still not in great numbers but quite a variety of species, including this Small Tortoiseshell on the Verbena. Let's hope the butterfly numbers increase and put in a late appearance.

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Silver Y Moth at Quarry Bank Mill garden.

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