121 BUTTERFLY REPORT 2004

Trans. Suffolk Nat. Soc. 41 (2005)

Butterflies around Framlingham, 25 July–6 August Our Observations in 2004 were on the following dates:

25 July was dull and overcast but the following twelve days of good weather brought out 21 species, with a peak of 19 species on 5 August. The walks undertaken were much the same as in previous years and it is therefore possible to draw comparisons. The 2004 daily species average of 12.5 stands well against other seasons, particularly when one considers the small contribution made by 25 July (2 species only).

We were pleased to watch a Clouded Yellow on 5 August as it visited roadside leguminous plants. Again, the Wall Brown was welcome evidence of its hanging on. The absence of Brimstones and Small Heaths may only be a signal that they would be appearing later on.

Alasdair Aston Wakes Cottage, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JH

Species

Small Skipper 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Large Skipper 27, 29, 31, 5, 6

Clouded Yellow 5

Large White 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Small White 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Green-veined White 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Small Copper 29, 30, 31, 2, 4, 5, 6

Brown Argus 2, 4, 5, 6

Common Blue 29, 30, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Holly Blue 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

Red Admiral 28, 29, 31, 1, 3, 4, 5

Painted Lady 30, 31, 2 5

Small Tortoiseshell 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Peacock 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Comma 27, 28, 30, 31, 2, 4, 5, 6

Speckled Wood 29, 31, 1, 2, 4, 5

Wall Brown 4

Grayling 27, 4

Gatekeeper 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Meadow Brown 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Ringlet 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

Dates (25 July–6 August)