Well both my moth traps were empty in South Norwich this morning, but we did have a lovely furry Lime Hawk Moth sitting on the top of the actinic. A miracle it wasn’t gobbled up by a robin
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Go on give the mower a rest.

With a slight rise in temperature, no wind or rain the MV was deployed in the garden last night 12/6 #moths with 2 Muslin another Herald and Red Chestnut were nice to see again, seems a while since I’ve seen a moth ! Norfolk Moths (Jim Wheeler CMR) Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists’ Society BC Norfolk #moths matter

On Sunday 5th May some of our county recorders and specialist group co-ordinators are meeting NWT staff at Sweet Briar Marshes to find out more about how we can help record wildlife there. If that sounds of interest you are welcome to join us, details below:

Join Butterfly Conservation alongside other conversation charities on Saturday 22 June to demand that the Government take urgent action to ensure nature’s recovery.

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Really not the best of conditions for this hardy male Orange Tip, nectaring/hanging on..... BC Norfolk Marcus Rhodes

Celebrate #EarthDay by making a little more space for nature in your life.

Not rare but being only 2/3mm long you never appreciate how beautiful some micro #moths are until you see them up close, Ilex Leaf-miner/Phyllonorycter Messaniella in the garden Norfolk Moths (Jim Wheeler CMR) Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists’ Society BC Norfolk #moths matter

Green Hairstreak on Beeston Common today our first ones out this year BC Norfolk

Lovely image

Lots of Holly Blue #Butterflies along the paths at work. This male was sheltering from the wind on a fence post.

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Sometimes it pays to take a closer look as we did with a Frosted Green moth recently . #mothsmatter

A 6 year Garden Butterfly survey by Butterfly Conservation has found that wildlife-friendly gardening practices, such as having long grass and flowering ivy, boost the numbers of butterflies by up to 93% particularly in urban areas and near farmland

Of course all moths are brown & drab, or are they? This Streamer moth appeared in my moth trap at the weekend. #mothsmatter

Another special butterfly moment - as a second of the Large White caterpillars emerged this morning, originally moved from our #organic Brussel Sprouts in the veg garden last December & which tucked up as pupa at Xmas..... Marcus Rhodes BC Norfolk Butterfly Conservation 🦋

Wensum Valley Birdwatching Society are delighted to welcome Patrick Barkham Patrick Barkham this Thursday evening, Gt Witchingham Village hall. Everyone welcome, £3 donation appreciated. Info wvbs.co.uk

From the Trap: Lesser Swallow Prominent, Pebble Prominent, Mullein & Frosted Green BC Norfolk

Friday nights balmy weather saw 71/26 #moths to the garden with 9 nfy with 3 of them (micros) nfsquare. The stars of the show were undoubtedly 2 Dotted Chestnut, a much longed for species and so stunning in the flesh! Norfolk Moths (Jim Wheeler CMR) Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists’ Society BC Norfolk #moths matter

Bluebells & butterflies with plenty of both at Mossymere Wood yesterday. #savebutterflies

If the sun comes out for us this weekend, why not head out with the family and see if you can spot a spring butterfly? 🌸🦋

Check out our top tips and download the spring spotter sheet 👉 butrfli.es/3nbazVw