Butterflies in my garage..
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king parasites ..I want rent money. They think I heat this place for free???
I suspect what you have there is a small Tortoiseshell butterfly: the warm weather has brought them out of hibernation. Pretty little critters, don't feed them after midnight though 
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php?species...
Habitat
This butterfly can turn up almost anywhere, from city centres to mountain tops. As such, it is one of our most successful butterflies. It is most-often seen, however, where nettles grow in abundance, such as field margins. This butterfly is often encountered while hibernating in an outbuilding, such as a garage, shed or barn, where they may be found in the company of other individuals. Other hibernation sites include hollow trees and wood piles.
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php?species...
Habitat
This butterfly can turn up almost anywhere, from city centres to mountain tops. As such, it is one of our most successful butterflies. It is most-often seen, however, where nettles grow in abundance, such as field margins. This butterfly is often encountered while hibernating in an outbuilding, such as a garage, shed or barn, where they may be found in the company of other individuals. Other hibernation sites include hollow trees and wood piles.
MarkwG said:
I suspect what you have there is a small Tortoiseshell butterfly: the warm weather has brought them out of hibernation. Pretty little critters, don't feed them after midnight though
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php?species...
Habitat
This butterfly can turn up almost anywhere, from city centres to mountain tops. As such, it is one of our most successful butterflies. It is most-often seen, however, where nettles grow in abundance, such as field margins. This butterfly is often encountered while hibernating in an outbuilding, such as a garage, shed or barn, where they may be found in the company of other individuals. Other hibernation sites include hollow trees and wood piles.
Surrounded by fields here, so it must be them!!http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php?species...
Habitat
This butterfly can turn up almost anywhere, from city centres to mountain tops. As such, it is one of our most successful butterflies. It is most-often seen, however, where nettles grow in abundance, such as field margins. This butterfly is often encountered while hibernating in an outbuilding, such as a garage, shed or barn, where they may be found in the company of other individuals. Other hibernation sites include hollow trees and wood piles.
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