Small Copper seen at Jacks Key Reservoir, Darwen on 3 Sep 2024.

Small White seen at SW Gristlehurst, Heywood on 6 Sep 2024.

Small Copper seen at Meadow View, Brookhouse, Lancaster on 6 Sep 2024.

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

Small Copper seen at Simpson Clough, Heywood on 12 Sep 2024.

The most frequently reported species for the branch this week is Speckled Wood! Following behind are Small Copper and Common Blue. See the records here: lancashire-butterflies.org.uk/sightings (file photo).

Red Underwing seen at Front Garden, Haslingden on 15 Sep 2024.

Common Blue seen at Jacks Key Reservoir, Darwen on 17 Sep 2024.

Small Copper seen at Jacks Key Reservoir, Darwen on 17 Sep 2024.

Purple Hairstreak seen at Naden Wood, Norden Rochdale on 18 Sep 2024. Contribute your own sightings at: lancashire-butterflies.org.uk/report.

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Comma seen at Leighton Moss, Silverdale Lancs on 21 Sep 2024.

Small Tortoiseshell seen at Silverdale Station, Silverdale Lancs on 21 Sep 2024.

The most frequently reported species for the branch this week is Red Admiral! Following behind are Speckled Wood and Large White. See the records here: lancashire-butterflies.org.uk/sightings (file photo).

Red Admiral seen at Cherry Tree, Blackburn on 21 Sep 2024.

Speckled Wood seen at Cherry Tree, Blackburn on 21 Sep 2024.

Happy Moth Monday #mothsmatter Bordered Straw (Heliothis peltigera) A migrant species, which varies in numbers from year to year. In a good migration year, larvae are often recorded, especially in southern coastal districts. 📸 Stuart Read

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) Red Admiral butterflies are mostly migrants, but some do hibernate here. You may be lucky and see one flying on a warm day throughout the autumn and winter time. 📸 Tamas Nestor