Butterfly And Caterpillar Corner

Discussion in 'Wildlife Corner' started by wiseowl, Jun 12, 2014.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 10 of 37
  1. Sheal

    Sheal Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2011
    Messages:
    36,146
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Dingwall, Ross-shire
    Ratings:
    +54,454
    So hopefully they were just off to a slow start this year Armandii. :)
     
    Sheal, Jul 22, 2014
    #136 Quote in Conversation
  2. ARMANDII

    ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2019
    Messages:
    48,096
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +100,844
    Starting to see more Butterflies although not enough for my liking. This is a Gate Keeper but it hasn't yet got the full orange patches on it's wings.
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    • Like Like x 6
      ARMANDII, Jul 24, 2014
      #137 Quote in Conversation
    • ARMANDII

      ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

      Joined:
      Jan 12, 2019
      Messages:
      48,096
      Gender:
      Male
      Ratings:
      +100,844
      [​IMG]
      [​IMG]
       
      • Like Like x 7
        ARMANDII, Jul 24, 2014
        #138 Quote in Conversation
      • Sheal

        Sheal Total Gardener

        Joined:
        Feb 2, 2011
        Messages:
        36,146
        Gender:
        Female
        Location:
        Dingwall, Ross-shire
        Ratings:
        +54,454
        I've seen a number of Cabbage Whites this last few days.
         
        • Agree Agree x 2
        • Like Like x 1
          Sheal, Jul 24, 2014
          #139 Quote in Conversation
        • Grannie Annie

          Grannie Annie Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Aug 7, 2012
          Messages:
          2,880
          Gender:
          Female
          Location:
          Lincolnshire
          Ratings:
          +2,632
          Beginning to see more butterflies in the garden but by the time I have run in for the camera they become the 'elusive' butterfly!
           
          • Like Like x 2
          • Agree Agree x 1
            Grannie Annie, Jul 24, 2014
            #140 Quote in Conversation
          • colinn

            colinn Gardener

            Joined:
            Jun 23, 2014
            Messages:
            67
            Gender:
            Male
            Ratings:
            +182
            tortoiseshell on fading Agapanthus..

            [​IMG]
             
            • Like Like x 7
              colinn, Jul 25, 2014
              #141 Quote in Conversation
            • Jenny namaste

              Jenny namaste Total Gardener

              Joined:
              Mar 11, 2012
              Messages:
              18,497
              Gender:
              Female
              Occupation:
              retired- blissfully retired......
              Location:
              Battle, East Sussex
              Ratings:
              +32,020
              Isn't that blue edging just superb? I can never see too many piccies of Torties....:wub2:
              Jenny
               
              • Agree Agree x 2
              • Like Like x 1
                Jenny namaste, Jul 25, 2014
                #142 Quote in Conversation
              • strongylodon

                strongylodon Old Member

                Joined:
                Feb 12, 2006
                Messages:
                15,004
                Gender:
                Male
                Occupation:
                Retired
                Location:
                Wareham, Dorset
                Ratings:
                +29,979
                Still not seen a Painted lady!
                 
                • Agree Agree x 2
                  strongylodon, Jul 25, 2014
                  #143 Quote in Conversation
                • wiseowl

                  wiseowl Admin Staff Member

                  Joined:
                  Oct 29, 2006
                  Messages:
                  44,945
                  Gender:
                  Male
                  Occupation:
                  Philosophy of people
                  Location:
                  In a barn somewhere in North Kent
                  Ratings:
                  +92,186
                  Good evening ,lovely images my friends ,thank you to you all for helping this thread survive:ThankYou: I have never known a year in Kent for the lack of butterflies as this one,i have been to all the wildlife meadows and many locations but still no sign of any butterflies:dunno::smile:
                   
                  • Like Like x 1
                  • Agree Agree x 1
                  • Friendly Friendly x 1
                    wiseowl, Jul 26, 2014
                    #144 Quote in Conversation
                  • Jenny namaste

                    Jenny namaste Total Gardener

                    Joined:
                    Mar 11, 2012
                    Messages:
                    18,497
                    Gender:
                    Female
                    Occupation:
                    retired- blissfully retired......
                    Location:
                    Battle, East Sussex
                    Ratings:
                    +32,020
                    Do we have any pukka Lepidopterists on GC who can verify if they are reduced in numbers this year?
                    Jenny
                     
                    Jenny namaste, Jul 26, 2014
                    #145 Quote in Conversation
                  • wiseowl

                    wiseowl Admin Staff Member

                    Joined:
                    Oct 29, 2006
                    Messages:
                    44,945
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Occupation:
                    Philosophy of people
                    Location:
                    In a barn somewhere in North Kent
                    Ratings:
                    +92,186
                    Resting on my Fatsia japonica:smile:


                    [​IMG]


                    [​IMG]
                     
                    • Like Like x 6
                      wiseowl, Jul 27, 2014
                      #146 Quote in Conversation
                    • Scrungee

                      Scrungee Well known for it

                      Joined:
                      Dec 5, 2010
                      Messages:
                      16,524
                      Location:
                      Central England on heavy clay soil
                      Ratings:
                      +28,997
                      Common Blue (at West Bexington, Dorset this morning)

                      butterfly common blue.jpg
                       
                      • Like Like x 13
                        Scrungee, Jul 27, 2014
                        #147 Quote in Conversation
                      • ARMANDII

                        ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

                        Joined:
                        Jan 12, 2019
                        Messages:
                        48,096
                        Gender:
                        Male
                        Ratings:
                        +100,844
                        I've never known you to rest on your Fatsia Japonica for too long, Woo:heehee::loll::snork:
                         
                        • Funny Funny x 4
                          ARMANDII, Jul 27, 2014
                          #148 Quote in Conversation
                        • wiseowl

                          wiseowl Admin Staff Member

                          Joined:
                          Oct 29, 2006
                          Messages:
                          44,945
                          Gender:
                          Male
                          Occupation:
                          Philosophy of people
                          Location:
                          In a barn somewhere in North Kent
                          Ratings:
                          +92,186
                          Good morning Armandll no your right I usually rest on my Laurels;):)
                           
                          • Like Like x 2
                            wiseowl, Jul 28, 2014
                            #149 Quote in Conversation
                          • Jenny namaste

                            Jenny namaste Total Gardener

                            Joined:
                            Mar 11, 2012
                            Messages:
                            18,497
                            Gender:
                            Female
                            Occupation:
                            retired- blissfully retired......
                            Location:
                            Battle, East Sussex
                            Ratings:
                            +32,020
                            Such beautiful piccies of the more unusual ones Jiffy,
                            thank you,
                            Jenny
                             
                            • Agree Agree x 2
                              Jenny namaste, Jul 30, 2014
                              #150 Quote in Conversation
                            Page 10 of 37
                            Loading...
                            Similar Threads - Butterfly Caterpillar Corner
                            1. strongylodon

                              Butterfly And Caterpillar Corner

                              strongylodon, Nov 16, 2015, in forum: Wildlife Corner
                              Replies:
                              0
                              Views:
                              548
                              strongylodon
                              Nov 16, 2015
                            2. JWK

                              Butterfly eggs and Caterpillars on brassicas - what to do

                              JWK, Aug 3, 2021, in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
                              Replies:
                              6
                              Views:
                              1,168
                              CarolineL
                              Aug 5, 2021
                            3. borrowers

                              caterpillar-butterfly

                              borrowers, Jun 13, 2008, in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
                              Replies:
                              5
                              Views:
                              804
                              borrowers
                              Jun 15, 2008
                            4. micearguers

                              Gymnastic butterfly

                              micearguers, Sep 8, 2024, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
                              Replies:
                              3
                              Views:
                              335
                              micearguers
                              Sep 9, 2024
                            5. Esoxlucius

                              Butterfly room

                              Esoxlucius, Jul 13, 2024, in forum: Garden Projects and DIY
                              Replies:
                              5
                              Views:
                              607
                              Papi Jo
                              Jul 13, 2024
                            Thread Status:
                            Not open for further replies.

                            Share This Page

                            1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                              By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                              Accept Learn More...
                              Dismiss Notice