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Re: BUTTERFLIES

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:43 pm
by Linda257
Jacksparrow wrote: Fri Jul 25, 2025 7:33 pm
Linda257 wrote: Fri Jul 25, 2025 7:52 am Omg they are both still there this morning is that normal?? They ain't joined anymore though
Thank goodness. I thought you were going to have given them the bucket of water treatment. :nod:
:rofl:

They were actually right next to the pond so a bit of gusty wind and they could have be in it!!!

Re: BUTTERFLIES and Moths

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:51 pm
by Linda257
I went out to lock my potting shed doors tonight much later than usual and right at the door is my buddleia ..must have had about 10 large yellow underwing moths on it....seems its busier at night than during the day!!!
Tried to take a pic or 2!!

Re: BUTTERFLIES and Moths

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2025 7:18 am
by SnappyMac
Linda257 wrote: Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:51 pm I went out to lock my potting shed doors tonight much later than usual and right at the door is my buddleia ..must have had about 10 large yellow underwing moths on it....seems its busier at night than during the day!!!
Tried to take a pic or 2!!
Nice to know it has a nightshift Linda, I do see some day flying moths on buddleia as well.

Re: BUTTERFLIES and Moths

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2025 7:36 am
by Linda257
SnappyMac wrote: Sat Jul 26, 2025 7:18 am
Linda257 wrote: Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:51 pm I went out to lock my potting shed doors tonight much later than usual and right at the door is my buddleia ..must have had about 10 large yellow underwing moths on it....seems its busier at night than during the day!!!
Tried to take a pic or 2!!
Nice to know it has a nightshift Linda, I do see some day flying moths on buddleia as well.
Needles to say a will have a look tonight again if it's dry...never know what maybe lurking!!!

Re: BUTTERFLIES

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2025 8:31 am
by PimperneBloke
I'm surprised this chap can do more than fly in circles!
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Re: BUTTERFLIES

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2025 11:17 am
by SnappyMac
Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus) - Female

Photo taken: RSPB The Lodge Sandy, Bedfordshire https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/the-lodge

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Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus) - Female by SnappyMac, on Flickr

Species Information: https://butterfly-conservation.org/butt ... holly-blue

Re: BUTTERFLIES

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2025 9:50 pm
by Willpar
Very nice Snappy.

Re: BUTTERFLIES

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2025 6:59 am
by SnappyMac
Willpar wrote: Fri Aug 01, 2025 9:50 pm Very nice Snappy.
Thanks William :)

Re: BUTTERFLIES

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 6:17 pm
by Kevin B
Lovely to see the Butterflies on Addingham Moor

Re: BUTTERFLIES

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2025 1:45 pm
by SnappyMac
Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus)

Photo taken: Barnsdale Gardens, Rutland https://barnsdalegardens.co.uk/

Image
Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus) by SnappyMac, on Flickr

Species Information: https://butterfly-conservation.org/butt ... holly-blue