Horseflies

30:th of June 2009
Gabbe Tjernberg never lacks energy. If there are no butterflies to catch, he puts in effort to clear the air of the thousands of biting, giant horseflies that constantly surround us during the day.

Thor´s Fritillary

30:th of June 2009
The first Thor´s Fritillary (Boloria thore) for the day and ever for several of the participants is found on the first semiopen, flowering grassareas in the birchforest.

Thor below

30:th of June 2009
Thor´s Fritillary (Boloria thore) from below.

Norse Grayling

30:th of June 2009
The first Norse Grayling (Oeneis norna) gets a lot of attention. Quite a widespread species in the area.

Swinging it

30:th of June 2009
Daniel Green is swinging the bat, sorry.. the net!

First Northern Clouded Yellow

30:th of June 2009
When the first Northern Clouded Yellow (Colias hecla) flies past with it´s bright orange upperside, it causes some comotion. Not only is it a rare species, but also also unexpecteadly early.

more hecla

30:th of June 2009
Northern Clouded Yellow (Colias hecla) shows in several indivíduals during the day.