Hello everyone, I looking to book a budget flight to France in June for 2-3 days and would appreciate some insider knowledge to help me if possible. My ideas so far are either Limoges or Carcassonne. Any tips on locations in this area or target species are welcomed. Many Thanks in advance Kind Regar...

Hello everyone,

I have found a caterpillar (1st-2nd instar and about 1cm in length) in a bouquet of flowers from the supermarket. May not be a British species, but unsure where flowers originated.
Does anyone have any ideas?



Kind Regards
Kev

Good Morning,

This pupa was found in a Suffolk woodland. Sorry not sure on the tree it is on. Is anyone able to help me with a specia ID please? Kind Regards
Kev

Hi Paul, Other than South Stack mentioned by Mark, I have also seen SPBF at Newborough Forest, Anglesley (Grid Ref SH404638 / SH4043063896) and also at the bottom of Snowdon's Watkin Path (Grid Ref SH622515 / SH6225751543.If you find yourself on Anglesey a favoured spot of mine for Wall is Porth Tre...

Thanks Bugboy/Neil. That has enlightened me as I didn't know the difference between make and female

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Kev

Hello everyone, I saw my first Small Coppers of the year this morning, with what I thought may be an aberration due to finer markings on the top wing (top photo), compared with the bolder markings on the other I saw (bottom picture). I would be grateful for any views on this. Bobbits Lane 12.5 (1).J...

Thanks Vince, I went from small to GV and back to small until I completely confused myself

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Hi, I have some flowering Garlic Mustard in my garden at present (first time it has flowered this late in the year). It is currently home not only to a Large White larvae (4th Instar) but also either a 4th Instar Small or Green Veined White (I cannot decide which one). I would welcome confirmation i...

A few more Small Blues, this time in our local Ipswich Park in early June. For a change they seemed quite photogenic and I was luck enough to find my first pair in copulation as well as my first ovum (there were quite a large number on a single Kidney Vetch plant). IMG_E4584.JPG IMG_E4585.JPG Landse...

Hi Guy,

Nice catching up with your diary. I love the head on view of the Glanville Fritillary and that Alpine Heath is a stunner. Minnie did well to observe the Green Hairstreak so close. No chance of that with my Millie, she just flushes butterflies out for me.

Kind Regards
Kev

David, Great photos of the High Brown Fritillary, especially the one with the white markings. Haven't seen that before. Loving those Large Blue too. Still to see my first ones in the UK. Maybe 2024.

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Kev

David, a cracking day on Salisbury Plain by all account. Love the Grizzlies and Marshies in particular but what a great mix for the day.

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Kev

Hi Ernie,

Enjoying your diary. Great photos of the Large Blues at Daneway. Like the Marshies from a previous post too. Nice to see you get a pair in copulation.

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Kev

Glad you had a nice trip to Corfu Wurzel. As an Orange Tip fan, I guess I better join the queue with That lemony underside is superb.
I do like Cleopatra's too, with the orange top wing, a stunning butterfly.

Kind Regards
Kev

Sorry for mistake with plant. Of course it’s thistle. Painted Lsay it is . Thanks everyone

Regards Kev

Magog Down - 4th June 2023 I paid a visit to Cambridge and the stunning Magog Down. Rolling hills of wildflower and the home of Small Blue. I had not encountered Small Blue in any great number before and the previous weekend had seen a count of 100. During my visit I saw 50 and had a personal audien...

Hi Everyone,

Found this caterpillar on Holly and have been unable to confirm its identity. Would be grateful for any help. Kind Regards
Kev

21st May 2023 - Devils Dyke, Cambs A little late with my diary entries due to other commitments. On 21st May, my first field trip was to Devils Dyke, opposite the July course in Newmarket. My target species was Adonis Blue. I counted a total of 80 include two pairs in copulation; IMG_4184.jpeg IMG_4...

Nice photos from your recent jaunts David. This Grizzled Skippers are lovely. My favourite is the Green Hairstreak on bluebell, what a stunner.

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Kev

Hi everyone, The traditional start to the year for me is my beloved Orange Tips. After almost 10 months of patience,our garden pupa finally produced a lovely female. This was the first time I had ever witnessed the rare sight of an Orange Tip emerge and it was a such a treat. BB6B5D99-7980-4409-92B1...