Hi Dave, Adonis (and all the blues I think) have been down in their numbers this year down here in Sussex. It's not too late to see them this year, but I would recommend looking for the first brood next year - possibly first brood numbers are greater in your area. Simon - 6 blue species in a year is...

Yes I have some photographs. I hope I have the ID correct - it's the first time I've found them. I didn't see any foodwebs, but there were nettles about 4 metres away.


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Alexander

I found a couple of Peacock larvae today, one running through grass, and another on Marsh-mallow. Does anyone know if they are usually found this late in the year? - the species page suggests otherwise.

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Alexander

Good report Nick. I think White Rock Rose is only recorded from Somerset and Berry Head in Devon. Your picture does look like this species but it is more likely to be a 'white form' of the Common Rock Rose. If you've got a picture of the leaves I could have a go at telling you which it is... Regards...

Hi Dave, I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I'll have a go on these IDs: 1. Ruddy Darter (F) - black legs 2. Ruddy Darter (M) - assuming legs are just black. 3. more difficult - Common Darter (imm. M. based on pale red body) - black +yellow legs 4. Common Darter (F) - black +yellow l...

Is it not illegal to release non-native species such as the Monarch into the wild in Britain?
I notice that BC, Butterfly Conservation say that Monarch sightings appear to be increasing in frequency, surely releases at weddings and the like have contributed.

Alexander

Hi, I notice that Jackharr has posted an excellent Chalkhill Blue photo taken in Cambridgeshire in this months competition. Jack reckons ab. caerumaculae, but could it also be a Gynandromorph? I also noticed that ab. caerumaculae in the Cockayne database was found at Royston, so perhaps this aberati...

Hi Bryan, I don't think you understood my post the other day, or at least I didn't explain it very well. I was just saying that I was of the opinion that some people were obsessed with going to only the best sites , when there are many others to choose from. Paul asked for the nearest accessable pla...

Hi Dave, it's a Silver-washed Fritillary.
http://ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php? ... Fritillary

Alexander

Hi Paul, I don't know your area, but Midger Wood (Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust) apparently has some grassland with Chalkhill Blue and other interesting butterflies such as DoB and DGF amongst others. You'll find this website useful if you haven't already seen it: http://www.gloucestershire-butterf...

You're dead right Bryan, that is the most worrying thing. Pete, My initial 'problem' was that some people appear to only consider going to 'good sites' and hence often traveling long distances, (and normally by car too). I would like to see more people to think about their local area, or even if the...

I'm glad this has produced some conversation! I wasn't trying to annoy anyone, and I'm certainly not trying to be superior. It's just that sometimes I get the feeling that some people with a real interest in butterflies think that there are few places where certain species can be found, but there ne...

Hi, Although I wouldn't condone the actions of those who altered the 'Sites' page, there is the possibility that they may be annoyed at the obsession with visiting top sites that some (and by no means all) users of this forum have. I can fully understand people travelling around to see different spe...

Hi,
Based on the lack of inner spot on the forewing, I would say this is a Brown Argus. See the Brown Argus page for what I'm on about:

http://ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php? ... wn%20Argus

Alexander

Yes it can happen in most species, although bear in mind that these white foxgloves are also cultivated.
Alexander

Hi Danny, I sometimes notice white forms of flowers too - including Greater Knapweed on Springhead Hill a few days ago. Growing too were white forms of Self-heal and Pyramidal Orchid. I think it possibly has something to do with areas that are low in nutrients, although don't quote me on that. Alexa...

Hi, I've just signed up to this forum and thought I'd enter this competition. Here goes!

Taken on 17th July, Binsted Wood, Sussex.
Camera: Acer CI-6330, F2.8, 1/166s.

Alexander