Norfolk Butterflies and Moths (2 Viewers)

[ChrisBish]

Thanks James. :t: I recorded the sighting on the website linked in your post, is that ok or should I report to someone else?

Chris

 

[James Emerson]

Through the website is fine :t:

Thanks James. :t: I recorded the sighting on the website linked in your post, is that ok or should I report to someone else?

Chris

 

[firstreesjohn]

3 pairs of Walls 'on the top' of Walsey Hills, late this morning.

A couple was being shamelessly frisky; I took a pornodopteral video. She (on the right) was all a-flutter with pent-up wo'evah.

 

[Stratton Birder]

First Red Admiral of the year for me at Wheatfen today with a worn and faded individual. Also Small Tortoiseshell, six Peacocks, five Orange Tips (two males) one Green-veined, two Large Whites and five Brimstones (all males).

 

[NoSpringChicken]

I saw my first three Swallowtails of the year at Strumpshaw today. The first was a quick glimpse of one disappearing into the reeds on the Lackford Run but later we enjoyed prolonged views of two more in the little clearing between Marsh Cottage and the crop field. They were mainly feeding on pink Campion and, as there seems to be few nectar plants on the fen itself, I think the best policy could be to find some food plants and wait for the Swallowtails to appear.

Ron

 

[HarassedDad]

Just a reminder that Catfield Fen open day is next Sunday 9th June
http://www.norfolk-butterflies.org.uk/events.html
This is the only day the reserve is open to the public, with guided tours within the reserve. This year we hope to have run moth traps - opening at 9am
(Crossing fingers for a day as good as today)

 

[peter hill]

About 5 wall browns at titchwell today but not very warm

 

[C B Allen]

Still very few butterflies around but first (rather tatty) painted lady in the garden (Thorpe-next-Haddiscoe) this morning ...

Chris A.

 

[firstreesjohn]

Painted Lady fast W thru Gramboro', Salthouse, this lunchtime.

Did not tarry to be snapped.

 

[ChrisBish]

These Lime Hawk-moths were a surprise find by a work colleague near Canon's Walk in Thetford today.

 

[Penny Clarke]

My parents had a Lime Hawkmoth in their moth trap at Holme on Sunday morning.

Will post the picture here tomorrow.

Penny:girl:

 

[NoSpringChicken]

These Lime Hawk-moths were a surprise find by a work colleague near Canon's Walk in Thetford today.

They certainly know how to pick the right background to blend in. A very interesting shot Chris.

Ron

 

[ChrisBish]

Another small moth if anyone can identify it for me (don't think it's another Small Yellow Underwing but it could be - I'm pretty rubbish at id'ing small moths!). There were 2 of them at Taverham Garden Centre this afternoon in the aquatic plant section!!!

 

[jimbob]

Another small moth if anyone can identify it for me (don't think it's another Small Yellow Underwing but it could be - I'm pretty rubbish at id'ing small moths!). There were 2 of them at Taverham Garden Centre this afternoon in the aquatic plant section!!!

Hi Chris. I certainly recognised this instantly, but couldn't put a name to it. Thank goodness for the web; I think this is a Mint Moth.

Jim.

 

[ChrisBish]

Looks like a good bet Jim, thanks!

 

[JHDraytonbassettpits]

Small moth

Another small moth if anyone can identify it for me (don't think it's another Small Yellow Underwing but it could be - I'm pretty rubbish at id'ing small moths!). There were 2 of them at Taverham Garden Centre this afternoon in the aquatic plant section!!!

Hi, Looks like Pyrausta aurata John

 

[Stratton Birder]

Nut Tree Farm area north west of Alburgh this morning - 3 Small Heaths, Red Admiral, Large White, 12 Small Whites, 3 Orange Tips, 7 Silver Ys, 2 Silver-ground Carpets and a Mother Shipton.

 

[jimbob]

Nut Tree Farm area north west of Alburgh this morning - 3 Small Heaths, Red Admiral, Large White, 12 Small Whites, 3 Orange Tips, 7 Silver Ys, 2 Silver-ground Carpets and a Mother Shipton.

Small Heath- not seen many of those this year, just one, infact!

I turned up at Wheatfen today for a Sunday afternoon stroll and happened upon their busiest day of the year, Swallowtail day. Said Butterfly performed, I saw 3 or 4 including one at rest. Someone had found a fresh looking Elephant Hawk Moth by the track, always impressive. The reserve was buzzing today, I usually like the peace and quiet but lucked out with the guided walk really.

Cheers,
Jim.

 

[Stratton Birder]

Hello Jim.

Virtually all my records of Small Heath come from the coastal strip or inland heaths so I'm always pleased if I'm lucky enough to get one anywhere else. Getting three today felt like an influx!

Steve.

 

[Brian2]

I visited Strumpshaw on Friday and had a couple of Swallowtails, Orange Tip, Peacock and Brimstone. My first Swallowails which was pleasing and even managed a couple of photographs.