Good morning Nigel,

Thank you for your wisdom!

I hope I can get the full set.

The next time I have more anonymoths I will hope to hear from you!

Flutter on!

CJB

Good morning UK B'ers, I fired up my moth trap over the weekend and sited it at the entrance of an open garage which produced the best results so far. I have named the ones I managed to identify in my moth book and as I know you are a finely tuned collection of Lepidopterists I hoped you might be up...

Tony and Scott,

Thank you very much indeed.

Watch this space, as there will no doubt be more anonymoths soon.

Flutter on!

CJB

Dear Pete, As ever, the site goes from strength to strength and the latest addition of 'the sites' is very useful. The only observation I have is that when you click on a specific zone, it doesn't show the sites on the periphery. i.e. If I look at area 'SU' particularly at Swindon/Cirencester it wil...

HI UK B'ers, Having given my moth trap its first outing in early April, I have failed to upload the images of the first 5 visitors. IMG_3084.jpg IMG_3079.JPG Given the depth of your collective knowledge, please can anyone confirm the species of the unknowns? IMG_3073.jpg IMG_3076.JPG IMG_3081.jpg Th...

Hi UK B'ers,

At last I have a picture to upload!

Weirdly cold and windy yesterday in Gloucs, but it did enable me to get this male OT:
Lovely report from Philzoid and great results; particularly jealous of the cuckoos.

Flutter on!

CJB

Hi Bugboy. That was an epic day for you! Always amazing to get lifers, but 3!!? I have only ever seen one GHS and find locating any HS tough! I look forward to reading your next report. On another note, I trialled my moth trap and lured in 6 species which I will post at some point, as everyone likes...

Hi UK B'ers,

Broke my duck on Tuesday with Brimstone, Small Torts and Peacocks; 2105 up and running!

My quest is for Frits and hairstreaks this year.

Flutter on!

CJB

Hi Tony,

Thank you for the info! Urine sample pots, eh? Are you sure you're not taking the p.....

I haven't given the trap its first outing yet but this Friday is looking likely!

Interesting pictures from Matsukaze.

Still yet to see my first butterfly!?!?!?!?!

Flutter on!

CJB

Hi Tony,

I have piles of egg boxes; are they as good as pots? I recall have seen them used.

Weather permitting I am hoping to give it its first outing this weekend........

I will update on Monday with the results

Flutter on!

CJB

Hi Guys,

Rain permitting, what time of year can you use the trap; now?

Flutter on!

CJB

They are amazing things.
Here is one I took with my mobile last year in Cornwall, talking of flukes! Flutter on!
CJB

Hi Tony,

I have no idea what a Paul Batty trap is (!), but sadly Stafford is rather a lot of petrol which would wipe out any savings!!

I will have a look for the book you recommend and once again thank you for your response.

Flutter on!

CJB

HI Tony and BugBoy, I will definitely record the findings although I suspect I will be pleading for id's every time time, so get your typing fingers ready! Buggy, your suggestions of id guides are much appreciated! I am in the heart of Gloucs and am hoping for some great specimens to turn up, howeve...

Thanks Mark and Buggy for the ID. A new one for me too! I am hoping to set up a moth trap this summer to see what else is around where I live, so will no doubt have loads more for you to id! Still yet to see my first 2015 butterfly, which has surprised me as I have been cycling around a lot and thou...

Dear Buggy,

I wondered if you could assist me with my own unidentified moth? I found it next to a petrol pump residing on the fire sand sack!
Any help by you or others is much appreciated!

Flutter on!

CJB

Happy 2015 One and All.

First Report of a Brimstone seen on the wing today near Salisbury.

Over to you Wurzel!

Flutter on!

CJB

jackz432r wrote:Nice Comma CJB

Thank you Jack, but as I suspected you trumped me!! Great shot of the clouded yellow.
It is warm again today and I have already seen what I suspect was a Red Admiral flying over the field.
Eerily warm temperatures!
Flutter on!
CJB

Hello UK B'ers, The first photo for this thread, what an honour! :wink: Saw this this morning and managed to creep up with the iphone. Also saw a Red Admiral, although not as exciting as yesterday's Painted Lady. IMG_2943.jpg Looking forward to reading what else has appeared and no doubt I will be m...

Dear UK B'ers,
At last I have something to add to the sightings!!
I saw this today in the 20 degrees, supercharged and bombing around, so I was lucky to get a shot!! I also glimpsed Red Admiral.
Flutter on!
CJB