Vanessa atalanta update - UK

[Morten DD Hansen]

Hi all
 
In Denmark the 2nd generation of A. urticae is emerging, but not in big numbers
yet. In spring, around April 1st, the species was very common indeed here in DK.
I guess we'll just have to wait a few more days....
 
best regards
Morten DD
 
Sofie Vandewoestijne wrote:
 
> Hi Guy etc.
> I have also been looking for Aglais urticae larvae in every nettle patch in
> sight but haven't seen any so far. Have only seen 2 imagos (rather old) so
> far.
> Sofie
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