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New Forest Butterflies
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 1:25 pm
by 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
Re: New Forest Butterflies
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 1:43 pm
by David M
Nice find, Charles. Must be fairly old given the notes on it for Large Tortoiseshell.
Re: New Forest Butterflies
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:08 pm
by Charles Nicol
David M wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13, 2024 1:43 pm
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
Re: New Forest Butterflies
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 9:51 pm
by millerd
Charles Nicol wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:08 pm
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
Re: New Forest Butterflies
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 7:05 am
by David M
millerd wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13, 2024 9:51 pmYou're right, Charles - that's far too attractive an item to dry dishes with!
Agree. Might even be unique in the world.
Re: New Forest Butterflies
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 8:28 am
by Charles Nicol
millerd wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13, 2024 9:51 pm
Charles Nicol wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:08 pm
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
Re: New Forest Butterflies
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 8:33 am
by Charles Nicol
David M wrote: ↑Mon Oct 14, 2024 7:05 am
millerd wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13, 2024 9:51 pmYou'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)
Re: New Forest Butterflies
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 11:08 am
by David M
Charles Nicol wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2024 8:33 am...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:
Re: New Forest Butterflies
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 7:33 pm
by Charles Nicol
David M wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2024 11:08 am
Charles Nicol wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2024 8:33 am...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 !
Re: New Forest Butterflies
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 7:36 pm
by David M
She loves butterflies and nature in general, Charles, so we get along very well.