Dear all

I'm going to be in Prague for a few days towards the end of May. If anyone has anyone looked for butterflies there at this time. I'd love to hear from you.

Regards

Steve

Sorry life's been rather hectic recently. Many thanks for all the additional gen that has been added since I was last on.

Many thanks Chris. I'll get in touch if I am planning to be in the area. The urge to complete the emperor set is getting very strong. I think the fact that you can't guarantee photographs is part of their appeal.

Thanks for the replies. I'll make sure I stay not far from Lac de l'Escourou. Any 'back-up' sites welcome.

steve

Thanks for the replies. I should have added that any site near the French Alps that I could drive to for the day or visit on my way/way back would be of interest.

Dear all A couple of years ago I was appealing for lpe sites in the Loire. Unfortunately I only got very poor views. I'm still finalising my summer plans but another French trip is looking likely, in August. If it doesn't happen this year, it's likely to be the year after. In my last appeal a couple...

Yes it does look like I'm likely to be between broods. If anyone has seen them in France around this date I'd be interested to know.

Regards

Steve

Hi all

Has anyone got any good sites for lesser purple emperor in the Loire? I will be there about the 10th August so I presume it'll be an okay time. Please feel free to PM if you don't feel it's suitable to share details on a public forum.

Regards

Steve

There have been a few sightings in Sussex. I'm planning to check a Suffolk site this weekend so I'm glad to see more evidence that they're coming out. The best lure to get them down is dog ***t. It does spoil the photo somewhat though.

Not for the first time, many thanks to Guy and Roger for your help. It's very much appreciated.

It does seem I've jumped to conclusions about two and three being the same individual because they were taken a few seconds apart. Here is another photo of the one showing its underside with a bit upperside.

Thanks Roger. I tried, but completely failed, to get an underside shot of 1. It's definitely a different individual to the next two which are shots of the same individual.

Vanoise skipper reduced size.jpg ardechskipper2.jpg ardechskipper web2a.jpg Hi all I know they're a nightmare to identify but, just in case, can anyone help with these skippers from Vanoise, this August? Photos 2 and 3 are the same species. Large Grizzled Skipper? The other Oberthur's Grizzled Skip...

Well we now have a few places with purple emperor in Suffolk. This was taken near Needham Market today.

Quite a few black hairstreaks at Monk's Wood today.

MrSp0ck wrote:

Steve Babbs wrote:Is anyone still seeing dingy skippers or are they gone over now?

There are still some fresh ones flying at Hutchinsons Bank, here is a picture taken on Wednesday by my friend Jenny.

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Thanks. sadly I failed to find them at Devil's Dyke today, but I was not helped by the horribly strong wind.

Is anyone still seeing dingy skippers or are they gone over now?

Hi all

I'm about the least 'green fingered' person going but I am trying to make back my garden more attractive to insects. Can anyone recommend a good, insect friendly, easily available, early flowering plant please?

Thanks

Steve

Thanks for the information. I think Lac de Saint-Cassien will have to go on the itinerary. Kev, I notice on an earlier thread that you also saw lesser purple emperor there. Would it be possible to have more details where? By pm if you feel it appropriate.

I've now decided to miss out Corsica: I think the crowds in August may derive me nuts so I'm going to do a May visit another year. I'd be very interest in good butterfly spots and places to base myself in southern France. Going slightly off topic I'd also be very interested in good spots in Switzerl...