Emperors in Fermyn Woods?

[dilettante]

I haven't seen the usual rush of reports from Fermyn Woods this year. Are the Purple Emperors out there yet, does anyone know? Northants BC site seems to imply not yet.

[Charles Nicol]

there are plenty of other locations where Aperture has appeared:

http://apaturairis.blogspot.co.uk/


i shall probably pop over tomorrow ( Thurs ) to see if they are showing at Fermyn.

Charles

[dilettante]

Thanks - I'm sure you'll report back!

[PhilBJohnson]

Hi,
I have never been to Fermyn Woods but I will be very interested in numbers reported at different locations. Some have suggested that predation rates have been high due to a mild winter and spring (compared to last year).
Is the early emergence of adult butterflies at Bookham Common, Surrey before the longest day a positive sign that the species is prepared to increase its range further north in the UK?
Best Wishes.

[dgi]

Can confirm Emperors showing at Fermyn today, around 8 males seen, several down on the tracks
dgi

[Charles Nicol]

Can confirm Emperors showing at Fermyn today, around 8 males seen, several down on the tracks
dgi

yes i saw one today:

https://www.flickr.com/groups/2648667@N24/

[dilettante]

yes i saw one today:

Nice pics, Captain Catkin

[Charles Nicol]

yes i saw one today:

Nice pics, Captain Catkin

Glad you liked them dilettante

i was pleased with the Purple Hairstreak... it is not often you see them with their wings open like that.