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
Its still there so it obviously likes it there. if he’s not careful the Spiders might get him though cause hes resting and the Spiders have come out of hideing
7:18 pm
I managed a walk around the garden today and was delighted by the number of flutters around. Some were even obliging enough to sit still long enough to be photographed
Not a butterfly I ever expected to see in my garden
Green Hairstreak
Meadow Brown - pretending to be a Gatekeeper
Large Skipper
A couple from Alners Gorse yesterday... One of the Fritillaries, but I only got this pic so not sure which... it was big, and barely stopped patrolling. Another chap that was on site siad he'd seen Silver Wash Frits earlier..
And, Cin... I see your Green Hairstreak, and raise you a..... White Letter Hairstreak
I may have stopped off for an ice-cream today and had a treat in more than one way when this gorgeous Clouded Yellow showed
A couple of great shots, and an ice cream too! Well done ...
Discovered this guy enjoying a rest on my cushion in my summerhouse....didnt realise he had been behind me all the time I sat there eating my lunch ....I could have squashed him!!!
Heart and Dart I believe?