From the Trap: Golden-rod Pug, Tawny-speckled Pug, Figure of Eighty & Canary-shouldered Thorn @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
18.08.2025 09:30 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0@lingwoodmurray.bsky.social
Local birdwatcher (retired twitcher), moth trapper, amateur photographer, beer drinker & long suffering Southampton fan (my dad's fault). Also listen to a little rock music
From the Trap: Golden-rod Pug, Tawny-speckled Pug, Figure of Eighty & Canary-shouldered Thorn @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
18.08.2025 09:30 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0From the Trap: Small Dotted Footman, Large Emerald, Dark Spectacle & Lesser Swallow Prominent @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
16.08.2025 14:33 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A much photographed Hummingbird Hawk Moth @ Strumpshaw Fen yesterday @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
11.08.2025 15:48 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1Would you have any information on the best way to control the alien Cut-leaf Teasel please?? As a conservation group we wish to avoid chemical warfare (which apparently is the American advice!).
06.08.2025 11:41 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0From the Trap: Vapourer, Drinker, Twin-spotted Wainscot & my 2nd Oak Eggar of the year @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
31.07.2025 12:31 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0From the Trap: Sallow Kitten, Antler Moth, Maple Pug & Oak Eggar @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
30.07.2025 18:45 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0From the Trap: Lunar Hornet Moth, Scarce Silver-lines, Small Marbled & Six-belted Clearwing
29.07.2025 09:29 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0From the Trap: Small Angle Shades, Brown Scallop, V-Pug & Buff Arches @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
27.07.2025 14:19 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0They were regular here for year or so but not caught one now for several years π€·ββοΈ
16.07.2025 07:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Thanks for posting. My initial sowing of rattle seeds in Moulton churchyard seems to have produced a few flowers but this is most helpful moving forward π
15.07.2025 18:24 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Female Scarlet Darter, Silverlake, Dorset 13 July 2025. The only female I saw, and just as the field guide says the male patrolled above her whilst she oviposited @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
15.07.2025 17:04 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Male Scarlet Darters, Silverlake, Dorset 13 July 2025. I would say I saw a minimum of 6 males but probably far more @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
15.07.2025 17:01 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Purple Hairstreak, near Hassingham July 2025 @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @peaceofcakes.bsky.social
15.07.2025 15:52 β π 10 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0White Admiral, enjoying the bramble at Strumpshaw Fen, July 2025. A bit tatty despite being my only one yet this year! @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
15.07.2025 15:32 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A rather war-weary Scarce Chaser, Strumpshaw Fen July 2025 @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
15.07.2025 15:21 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0From the Trap: Bordered Straw, Dark Sword-grass, Water Ermine & Barred Yellow @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
15.07.2025 12:50 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0From the Trap: Miller, Dusky Brocade, Scarce Silver-lines & Clancy's Rustic @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
12.07.2025 14:36 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0An unusual encounter with a Purple Hairstreak in Reedham churchyard this morning @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
09.07.2025 14:31 β π 8 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Peacock butterfly: adult & larval stages. Strumpshaw Fen June 2025 @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
08.07.2025 17:51 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A patrolling Norfolk Hawker at Strumpshaw Fen RSPB gave me a good opportunity to practice some flight shots @britishdragonflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
01.07.2025 12:51 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Silver-washed Fritillaries, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB, June 2025. One individual appeared to be taking salt from the brickwork of the reception block. Was also lucky to find a mating pair @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @rspbstrumpshawfen.bsky.social
01.07.2025 12:24 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Freshly emerged Black-tailed Skimmer, Winterton Dunes 20th June 2025 @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
01.07.2025 11:56 β π 9 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Dark Green Fritillary, Winterton Dunes 20th June 2025 @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
01.07.2025 11:49 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1From the Trap: Leopard Moth, Barred Straw, Red-belted Clearwing (to pheromone lure) & Privet Hawk Moth @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
01.07.2025 11:19 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 042 my best a night or so back but I'm well behind with my records π€¦π»ββοΈ
27.06.2025 07:36 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0From the Trap: Eyed Hawk Moth, Privet Hawk Moth, Delicate & Green Pug @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
24.06.2025 15:47 β π 9 π 1 π¬ 0 π 1Lesser Emperor at Ormesby Little Broad (Norfolk) today @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
17.06.2025 16:38 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The viewing platform at Ormesby Little Broad (Norfolk) is great for practicing flight shots of dragonflies. Here's Norfolk Hawker @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
17.06.2025 16:29 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0It's that dragonfly time of year & I love it. Scarce Chaser & Norfolk Hawker at Strumpshaw Fen and Lesser Emperor & Four-spotted Chaser at Ormesby Little Broad @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
16.06.2025 14:13 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Some of Strumpshaw Fen's less frequently photographed butterflies: Brimstone, Green-veined White & Meadow Brown @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
16.06.2025 13:59 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0