An unexpected duo of Small Marbled (2nd/3rd records) & a very tatty Ni Moth were amongst the 77/43 in the 2 Upton garden traps this morning, plus the gorgeous Triaxomera parisitella, with Rush Veneer & Diamondback the only other migrants #TeamMoth @migrantmothuk.bsky.social @dorsetmoths.bsky.social
Blowing a gale, drizzle & humid at my Dorset patch this pm, I was surprised to see my first Marbled White & Small Skipper, also a mint Comma (MW & SS too brief to photo, so my photos from 2025) @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Lots of events coming up in Dorset. Next weekend a guided walk at Martin Down and moth trapping at Wyke Farm, west Dorset. Details on our website www.dorsetbutterflies.com/events/
Phil Saunders
Edward Pollard
60 butterflies. One favourite. The nation has spoken...
Britain's Favourite Butterfly is the mighty Peacock! 👑🦋
#BritainsFavouriteButterfly
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Dave Helliar
Butterfly Conservation
It’s the start of week 11 of the transect season. Meadow Browns are surging ahead now but Small Heaths are also having a good year. But the spring season is probably over now with the last Orange-tip, Dingy and Grizzled Skippers seen @ukbms.bsky.social
1st Purple Hairstreak on the wing in Approach Field #LytchettFields this morning and 1st Marbled White yesterday @lytchettbirder.bsky.social @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social
