Thought I would kick this years thread off with the beautiful Peacock spotted today - I have had quite a few moths around the front door but not deployed the lights recently
Edit: 2021 thread can be found here community.rspb.org.uk/.../butterflies-moths-2021
Cin J
It does appear to have 'broken markings' at the wing tips as compared here where it compares the upper side of a Green Veined White to the upperside of a Small White.
Another sunny day in the garden on Friday and I saw this male Orange-tip posing nicely. His attention was soon taken by a female turning up.
It was soon apparent what attracted him.
She flew off and I thought it was all over but she settled on a nearby flower and he followed and they carried on for a short while.
It looks like we'll be seeing more Orange-tips sometime in the future.
Best Wishes,
Trevor
I put this in jar months ago, and today I see this emerging, any ideas? EDIT... Thanks to Wendy think a Privet Hawk Moth....
This empty shell outside of jar, I tipped on its side int he hope when ready can fly
Looks like a Privet hawkmoth Kate, did it manage to crawl from jar to dry out & fly? If you ever get any more pupae it's best to put a stick in the container for emerging moth to climb up & cling to whilst wings dry!
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr