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.
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2024 - Large Tortoiseshell
Re: 2024 - Large Tortoiseshell
A hibernating one found in Benenden, Kent, reported on the Kent Butterflies facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=782 ... 7863426229
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=782 ... 7863426229
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Thanks Neil, Paul and Allan - list updated.
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Re: 2024 - Large Tortoiseshell
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.
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.
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Thanks Allan - how on earth did I miss this? Anyway, list updated.
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Re: 2024 - Large Tortoiseshell
One from East Grinstead on Sussex BC https://www.sussex-butterflies.org.uk/sightings/
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Re: 2024 - Large Tortoiseshell
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.
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