We live in exciting times.

I first saw Brown Argus near Millennium Bridge August 2019 and every year anxiously wait and watch.
Yesterday I saw a newly eclosed (hatched emerged) one for the first time this year a week earlier than last.
The left image is 15 stacked in camera.
We went back in the afternoon and very excited to see an amorous couple. I think they were dating but they flew away together so maybe got married...
There's plenty of larval food plant so I'm hopeful for a good second brood and maybe increased numbers next year.
170524 OM1 170524 90mm lens + x2 extender

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