Norfolk Butterflies and Moths (5 Viewers)

[HarassedDad]

No other report of the Duke, but first swallowtail reported today

 

[HarassedDad]

Small Blue and Marbled White both photographed at Narborough Railway Line last week.

 

[Lightthiscandle]

Lots of White Admirals at Holt CP, but no Silver-washed Frits in an hour's stroll

 

[Mister Magoo]

Purple Emperor at Foxley yesterday at car park 2

 

[Mister Magoo]

There were S. W. F. at Holt last Sunday. About 6 or 7, all males.

 

[Lightthiscandle]

There were literally dozens of SWF at Holt last Tuesday: groups of four and five not uncommon.

 

[postcardcv]

no idea if it is worth noting but I had a Wall at Salthouse today, first I have seen for a number of years.

 

[Steve Gantlett]

Been a good year for Walls locally - ie Cley & Salthouse - plenty about.

 

[postcardcv]

Been a good year for Walls locally - ie Cley & Salthouse - plenty about.

I see what you mean, I had a few more today at Titchwell. A nice small copper there today too.

 

[tonyfenn]

Nothing reported on here since last year, but if anyone is interested, seen a report today of a silver-spotted skipper in Norfolk, 1st record since 1880 (think that was the year quoted)

 

[HarassedDad]

Nothing reported on here since last year, but if anyone is interested, seen a report today of a silver-spotted skipper in Norfolk, 1st record since 1880 (think that was the year quoted)

There's a record in the NBIS database from 1915 apparently . No idea where this one came from but it was seen last year as well so either someone releasing them or there's a colony near to where it was seen. Worth keeping an eye out anywhere in TL69 area, somewhere that isn't visited much at this time of year seems likely, so ten mile bank or cut-off channel possibly, or perhaps a private site. I'm assuming a reserve would have thrown up sightings by now.

 

[Steve Gantlett]

Can you share the exact date and site please? Might it/they be twitchable?

Also Norfolk Butterfly recorder and website offline due to illness at the moment. I was trying to share details of and get more background to the recent Cley Swallowtail.

 

[tonyfenn]

Can you share the exact date and site please? Might it/they be twitchable?

Also Norfolk Butterfly recorder and website offline due to illness at the moment. I was trying to share details of and get more background to the recent Cley Swallowtail.

Just spent the last 40 minutes going through different fb groups looking for the post. Found it in the end, this was from yesterday but photo dated 5th July

 

[Steve Gantlett]

Very many thanks. Interesting, but yes, looks a bit late now.