Butterfly Day (1 Viewer)

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cjay

Well-known member

• Mar 22, 2003

• #1

Today seems to be the big day for Butterfly emergence.
Two of our hibernating species in Sufffolk were abroad today. Up to six Small tortoiseshells were seen in the Lowestoft District & two Peacocks. The temperature today is 10c with a light north wind & blue skies

CJ

 

IanF

Moderator

• Mar 22, 2003

• #2

We've had a couple Small Toroiseshells in the garden for the last week but nothing else just yet.

 

seb_seb

Well-known member

• Mar 22, 2003

• #3

ive had small red butterfly with ripped/torn appearance..anyone know it?

 

Andrew

wibble wibble

• Mar 22, 2003

• #4

Butterflies are moving now but I had one in January on a sun soaked pub wall in Exminster marshes. Saw a few today and I am looking forward to plenty more and some good photo opportunities too.

 

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cjay

Well-known member

• Mar 22, 2003

• #5

If it is small , red & tattered I would say small tortoiseshell.

overwintering butterflies always look scruffy.

CJ

 

harry eales

Ancient Entomologist

• May 15, 2004

• #6

seb_seb said:

ive had small red butterfly with ripped/torn appearance..anyone know it?

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Hello Seb,
It might just be possible that you may also have seen a Comma butterfly. Have a look at pictures of both Small Tortoiseshell and Comma, that should settle it.

Harry Eales.