The most frequently reported species for the branch this week is Orange-tip! Following behind are Peacock and Small Tortoiseshell. See the records here: cumbria-butterflies.org.uk/sightings (file photo).

Esperia sulphurella seen at Garden, Portinscale on 20 Apr 2024. Photo © Tony Marsh. Contribute your own sightings at: cumbria-butterflies.org.uk/report.

Green Hairstreak seen at Meathop Moss Nature Reserve, Meathop on 20 Apr 2024. Photo © Tony Marsh.

Peacock seen at Hedgerow Side Of Track, Mockerkin on 20 Apr 2024. Photo © Thalia Sparke.

Peacock seen at Barbondale, Barbon, Carnforth on 16 Apr 2024. Contribute your own sightings at: cumbria-butterflies.org.uk/report.

Green-veined White seen at Hedgerow Side Of Track, Mockerkin on 17 Apr 2024. Photo © Thalia Sparke.

First branch Green-veined White report in 2024! See record at cumbria-butterflies.org.uk/sightings (file photo).

Green Hairstreak seen at Meathop Moss Nature Reserve, Meathop on 17 Apr 2024.

The most frequently reported species for the branch this week is Peacock! Following behind are Small Tortoiseshell and Brimstone. See the records here: cumbria-butterflies.org.uk/sightings (file photo).

First branch Holly Blue report in 2024! See record at cumbria-butterflies.org.uk/sightings (file photo).

First branch Small White report in 2024! See record at cumbria-butterflies.org.uk/sightings (file photo).

Butterfly of the month: Orange-tip butterflies
Orange-tip butterflies hatch from the pupae stage in early/mid-April onwards and can be spotted patrolling their territories along country lanes and down woodland tracks from early July.

Peacock seen at Our Garden, Portinscale on 30 Mar 2024. Photo © Tony Marsh.

Small Tortoiseshell seen at Our Garden, Portinscale on 30 Mar 2024. Photo © Tony Marsh. Contribute your own sightings at: cumbria-butterflies.org.uk/report.

The most frequently reported species for the branch this week is Brimstone! Following behind are Peacock and Small Tortoiseshell. See the records here: cumbria-butterflies.org.uk/sightings (file photo).

First branch Orange-tip report in 2024! See record at cumbria-butterflies.org.uk/sightings (file photo).

Small Tortoiseshell seen at Garden, Mockerkin on 31 Mar 2024. Photo © Thalia Sparke.

Peacock seen at Watchtree Nature Reserve, Great Orton on 30 Mar 2024. Photo © Thalia Sparke.

First branch Comma report in 2024! See record at cumbria-butterflies.org.uk/sightings (file photo).

Green Hairstreak seen at Duddon Mosses NNR, Broughton in Furness on 24 Mar 2024. Photo © Helen Wallace. Contribute your own sightings at: cumbria-butterflies.org.uk/report.