Butterflies and Moths 2023

Yes- that underwing is very striking - makes me think of bonfire embers in flight

And this morning it decided to land on my kitchen window (I think it's the same moth). Just time for a quick snap with the wrong lens. Apologies for the state of the glass.

Have had a good year seeing butterflies this summer, hoping to find other species too, but here are a few for you to enjoy. 

Small Copper

Gatekeeper

Silver-washed fritillary 

Small tortoiseshell 

Painted lady

Cabbage White

A good selection and great photo's. I have not seen either the Painted Lady or Small Tortoiseshell this year. Never seen a Fritillary...

Superb set Mr Kes, thanks for sharing

Lovely selection Mr Kes

Excellent Mr Kes. You've got some great shots there. I've never been lucky enough to see a Silver-washed fritillary. In fact haven't seen many varieties of butterflies at all this year in my area. Not seen a Painted Lady or a Gatekeeper this year.  I suppose there is time yet, if it ever stops raining ...

Gatekeeper Butterfly:

Cheers. It was all going well until rain setting and we haven’t really had a warm day since. So the butterflies have been few and far between in the last week. Hope it warms up again.