First born

What I thought were Peacock caterpillars were actually Small Tortoiseshells as I discovered this morning finding 5 eclosed (emerged) butterflies in the cage. They have flown the nest, 2 more remain under cover until tomorrow when hopefully it will have stopped raining...
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[Milanie]

Wonderful shot of this pretty butterfly

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh simply stunning :)

[Jesika]

@milaniet @koalagardens Once common, now in serious decline...what are we doing to the world and its inhabitants of all kinds?
Thank you both
j

[Sue Cooper]

This is an absolutely stunning capture. So fresh and new 😁.

[Jesika]

@susiemc Thank you very much, Sue. 10 have left the nest now and more to leave over the next few days.
j

[Ko*]

So many details on this image, beautiful Jesika

[Jesika]

@madeinnl Many thanks
j

[David]

Very nice shot! I especially like the hairy detail!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

@jesika2 I know right, don't get me started on the state of the world ;)