New Forest Butterflies

[Charles Nicol]

more butterfly success at the Car Boot Sale !

this time it was this charming tea towel, which originates from the New Forest Butterfly Show Farm according to the label....

here are closeups of the information panel

Charles

[David M]

Nice find, Charles. Must be fairly old given the notes on it for Large Tortoiseshell.

[Charles Nicol]

Nice find, Charles. Must be fairly old given the notes on it for Large Tortoiseshell.

thanks David ! the New Forest Butterfly Farm was renamed in the early '90s....

the Fritillary is an interesting one

i did not know that Commas were found around hop gardens.

i will not use this lovely item to dry the dishes. i shall display it on the wall.

Charles

[millerd]

i did not know that Commas were found around hop gardens.

Charles

I think hops used to be the main foodplant for the caterpillars, which were known as "hopcats". Round my way, Commas frequently lay on wild hops as well as nettles, and also sometimes use scrubby hedgerow elms.

You're right, Charles - that's far too attractive an item to dry dishes with!

Cheers,

Dave

[David M]

You're right, Charles - that's far too attractive an item to dry dishes with!

Agree. Might even be unique in the world.

[Charles Nicol]

i did not know that Commas were found around hop gardens.

Charles

I think hops used to be the main foodplant for the caterpillars, which were known as "hopcats". Round my way, Commas frequently lay on wild hops as well as nettles, and also sometimes use scrubby hedgerow elms.

You're right, Charles - that's far too attractive an item to dry dishes with!

Cheers,

Dave

thanks for the info Dave. i have never heard of hopcats before... they sound a bit like hepcats, maybe wearing rollneck sweaters and shades

Charles

[Charles Nicol]

You're right, Charles - that's far too attractive an item to dry dishes with!

Agree. Might even be unique in the world.

i have looked online for other butterfly teatowels. this one was on Etsy (sold now)(not to me)

[David M]

...i have looked online for other butterfly teatowels...

My neighbour spotted this one a couple of years ago and got it as a present for me.

It's never dried a dish since:

[Charles Nicol]

...i have looked online for other butterfly teatowels...

My neighbour spotted this one a couple of years ago and got it as a present for me.

It's never dried a dish since:

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there's lovely

the grizzlies are terrific.

what a good neighbour you have !

[David M]

She loves butterflies and nature in general, Charles, so we get along very well.