Last Butterfly of the Year 2023 (2 Viewers)

[Harrybongo]

Hi. The same for me, a few Red Admirals as well as speckled woods in Southampton (23/10/23). I've seen quite a few in the last few weeks!

 

[aeshna5]

In addition today in the pleasant afternoon sunshine, 2 Small Coppers & 2 Small Whites too in addition to Red Admiral.

 

[dantheman]

Not seen any for a few days myself, despite some sunshine, until today - 1 Red Admiral at my place and 1 butterfly sp. (odds on Red Admiral) whilst driving in the lanes.

 

[Jon Turner]

Still several of each of Red Admiral and Speckled Wood here, and a Small White t'other day.

 

[dantheman]

Working in a garden in Mabe (nr Falmouth) just earlier was pleased to see what I thought would be a Small Tort fly by, however it wasn't - it was a Painted Lady, not seen too many this year. A Red Admiral also flew through a bit later. The Painted Lady was nectaring - tried to get a phone pic but it mostly had its wings closed in the overcast conditions.

 

[Farnboro John]

Working in a garden in Mabe (nr Falmouth) just earlier was pleased to see what I thought would be a Small Tort fly by, however it wasn't - it was a Painted Lady, not seen too many this year. A Red Admiral also flew through a bit later. The Painted Lady was nectaring - tried to get a phone pic but it mostly had its wings closed in the overcast conditions.

Underwings are also interesting and useful for ID given the current number of Painted Lady species in Britain....

John

 

[dantheman]

Underwings are also interesting and useful for ID given the current number of Painted Lady species in Britain....

John

I did kind of rule out the other one on the views I had (and my hazy recollection on what it should look like), but just looked at the image I did manage to get, and conclusively a Painted Lady, 4 spots good ... (2 spots would be much better ... ;-) )

I will try and post the image up at some point as would be interesting to get an id on the flower.

 

[dwallace]

Painted Lady at Titchfield Haven NNR today. I didn't notice anything unusual about it.

Dave W

 

[Farnboro John]

Red Admiral through the garden today.

John

 

[earthdragon64]

Just back from a week on Islay where I saw three Red Admirals at different locations on Sunday the 22nd, and one on Wednesday the 25th.

 

[Jon Turner]

Still 4 each of Red Admirals and Speckled Woods today. Plenty of Common Darters too, even a pair mating.

 

[Xenospiza]

A single Red Admiral today.

 

[Julie50]

Red admiral at the allotment today.

 

[Stuart Goodwin]

Evening.

A Speckled Wood and a White seen yesterday in Gillingham, Kent.

Regards

 

[skatebirder]

Red Admirals, Speckled Wood and Brimstone all flying in Southampton today, in the November sunshine.

 

[pppppvvvv]

Red Admirals, Speckled Wood and Brimstone all flying in Southampton today, in the November sunshine.

Plus Peacock near Romsey

 

[aeshna5]

A single Red Admiral today-my first this month, though I know somebody photographed one locally yesterday.

 

[Jon Turner]

Just enough warmth to encourage a Speckled Wood, and later a Red Admiral out foraging.

 

[dantheman]

Red Admiral on our road today, and 3 up the field on Sunday.

 

[Harrybongo]

Hi. Two Red Admirals and a Spectacled Wood yesterday, and another Admiral today. Southampton.