Tortoiseshell Butterfly

This butterfly had been hibernating on our landing ceiling since around October. It seemed a little early, as there were plenty of other butterflies still active when he took himself off to sleep. I'd considered trying to photograph him in hibernation, but didn't as I didn't want to disturb him.

However Bri just went upstairs and he was flying around the bedroom. Way too early! I hope he will go back to hibernating now. Never thought I'd blip an active butterfly in December!