www.ukbutterflies.co.uk

I see from the Bird observatory sightings that there have been quite a lot of Large Tortoiseshell sightings on Portland in the last few days does anyone have any further details? Particularly a sighting of 4 somewhere on Portland

Thanks

Mark

I was told of a sighting at Brownsea Island. But only a mile away their was a wedding with a butterfly release the day before. Hmmm!

Gruditch

I have heard of these butterfly releases before.
Do they really include LTs?
Does anyone know what species are involved?
It all seems a bit bizarre to me - but probably appeals to the chav/celeb fascinated types around these days.
Ho Hum
Roger Harding

Another probable seen in flight yesterday per the Portland Bird Observatory site.

Other recent Large Tortoiseshell sightings that I've heard of include 3 in Hants, one at Beachy Head and one near Sidmouth. Is this the tip of the iceberg I wonder compared to how many are being seen but not widely reported ?

http://www.devon-butterflies.org.uk/Your_photos.htm
This link gives 2 pictures taken on 29 June and 10 July at Shortwood Common.
I have no other information.
Roger Harding

Large Tortoiseshell seen at the obs at Portland Bill on July 19th and 20th. Also recently at Southwell (also on Portland)