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]]>A successful day on the South Downs in Sussex produced some exciting new species including this superb (if a little overdressed) Arachnid.

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]]>The main target butterfly species for the day was surprisingly easily seen. 5 or 6 egg laying females descended from the very tall blackthorn to lay on the lower branches.

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]]>A few of these tiny and rather cute butterflies were found high up in their grassy downland habitat.

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