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
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?
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)