Last butterfly of the year 2022 (1 Viewer)

[dantheman]

As usual, kinda UK/N European-centric by default, but any other 'late' butterflies around the world, or 'interesting' sightings as people wish.

Just back from France, with some nice (for me) garden butterflies such as Clouded Yellow, Brimstone, Large Copper, some of the blues etc ...



In Cornwall today (17th October), my first full day back and sunny -

Speckled Wood - by Sainsburys, Penryn. Also singles of Comma and Small White at my place near Falmouth, and a Red Admiral in flight through the lanes.

 

[Farnboro John]

Peacock basking on the front window frame (front of house is an excellent sun trap, facing South) yesterday afternoon.

Still Speckled Woods about.

John

 

[aeshna5]

Had Red Admiral, Speckled Wood & Small White in the last few days.

Thought I'd see a butterfly at Kew Gardens yesterday but didn't, though saw Common Darter, 8 Migrant Hawkers & 10 Willow Emeralds.

 

[Xenospiza]

1 Red Admiral migrating and a few Small Whites on Sunday.

 

[dantheman]

Had Red Admiral, Speckled Wood & Small White in the last few days.

Thought I'd see a butterfly at Kew Gardens yesterday but didn't, though saw Common Darter, 8 Migrant Hawkers & 10 Willow Emeralds.

Remembered I also saw a large dragonfly yesterday, presumed(?) Southern Hawker.

 

[earthdragon64]

Last butterfly I saw was a Red Admiral on the 8th October. Since then the temperature has been pretty low overnight, 0.3C on one occasion and there's been some snow on the Cairngorms, so I'm not expecting to see many more here in Aviemore. There may be some if we head up to the coast at any time.

 

[THE_FERN]

speckled wood yesterday, small white today [London]

 

[aeshna5]

Small White & Red Admiral in outer west London today.

 

[Larry Sweetland]

Common Blue in Bristol UK yesterday. In fairly good condition too. Speckled Wood and Red Admiral today, though more expected

 

[Owene]

A single Red Admiral in the dunes at Kenfig this morning

 

[stevieb]

I have been monitoring Small Coppers at my local site, Bewley Common, Wiltshire. Still 4 there yesterday (20th Oct) plus Speckled Wood and Red Admiral

 

[aeshna5]

A Red Admiral & at least 2 Small White at Hyde Hall RHS Gardens in Essex today. Also a Hummingbird Hawkmoth.

 

[stevieb]

22nd October Bewley Common, Wiltshire
Small Copper x 1
Red Admiral x 1
Speckled Wood x 1

 

[aeshna5]

My partner had just gone out the front door when she came back in to tell me she had just seen a Red Admiral in the front garden, which then did a few circuits in the front garden before alighting on a Buddleja.

Given the forecast tomorrow may not get any sightings.

 

[aeshna5]

Today in the gardens of Fulham Palace I was pleasantly surprised to see a fairly fresh Painted Lady visiting some Cosmos flowers.

Also a brief Red Admiral sighting.

 

[aeshna5]

A bit of a damp, dreary morning but this afternoon it cheered up & very warm for late October- 20C!

I was surprised to see in a local park at least 7 Small Whites, so late in the season. 5 were flying over a large seed-mix area dominated by various Brassicas, Fodder Radish & Gold of Pleasure-which hopefully will later attract some good finch flocks (we've had good numbers of Linnet, Goldfinch & Chaffinch in some previous winters).

Otherwise a more anticipated Red Admiral, which I assume was a female as it spent time investigating some nettles along the River Brent.

 

[dantheman]

Red Admiral for me too today whilst working near Helston. One in flight briefly on the 24th at Treliske Hospital (Truro, Cornwall)

 

[Owene]

One speckled wood today for me. At Cosmeston lakes near penarth

 

[jackied]

Red Admiral at Brancaster,Norfolk.

 

[aeshna5]

Red Admiral & Small White today in my local country park.