2024 - Large Tortoiseshell

[Allan.W.]

2 Large Torts reported from different sections of Orlestone Forest (Kent ) ,also East Blean Woods ,and the area in Kingsnorth ,Ashford (Kent ) where a two or three were noted in the spring. Kent butterflies facebook page.
Allan.W.

[bugboy]

A hibernating one found in Benenden, Kent, reported on the Kent Butterflies facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=782 ... 7863426229

[Pete Eeles]

Thanks Neil, Paul and Allan - list updated.

Cheers,

- Pete

[Allan.W.]

Hello Pete ,
Also the one I mentioned and posted from Orlestone on the 17th July (July sightings ) also worth looking at "X" (Twitter) page for "Chequertree " 3 sightings in his garden (well one in an upstairs room ) with pictures and video.
Allan.W.

[Pete Eeles]

Thanks Allan - how on earth did I miss this? Anyway, list updated.

Cheers,

- Pete

[Mark Tutton]

One from East Grinstead on Sussex BC https://www.sussex-butterflies.org.uk/sightings/

[Neil Hulme]

Seen by a friend, Andy Fryer, at his property on the outskirts of Storrington (West Sussex) on 16 July 2024. I failed to relocate it the following day and suspect it was sniffing around his outbuildings for an overwintering spot.
BWs, Neil