1. Forum News
    NEW SOFTWARE & SERVER IS COMING!
    Please click on the link below to get the most up to date information: CLICK HERE

Butterfly And Caterpillar Corner

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

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 27 of 37
  1. wiseowl

    wiseowl Admin 24/7 Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2006
    Messages:
    46,110
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Walking over rough terrain
    Location:
    On the northwest bank of the River Medway
    Ratings:
    +95,593
    Good evening @Scrungee lovely photos's thanks for posting them:smile:

    I have a few of these in the garden but can't ID them anywhere:scratch:

    Thanks to @Jiffy I can now confirm that it is a Snout Moth:blue thumb:

    [​IMG]
     
    • Like Like x 3
      wiseowl, Jul 25, 2015
      #391 Quote in Conversation
    • Jiffy

      Jiffy The Match is on Fire

      Joined:
      Aug 25, 2011
      Messages:
      12,952
      Occupation:
      Pyro
      Location:
      Retired Next To The Bonfire in UK
      Ratings:
      +40,273
      Jiffy, Jul 26, 2015
      #392 Quote in Conversation
    • wiseowl

      wiseowl Admin 24/7 Staff Member

      Joined:
      Oct 29, 2006
      Messages:
      46,110
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Walking over rough terrain
      Location:
      On the northwest bank of the River Medway
      Ratings:
      +95,593
      Good afternoon @Jiffy my good friend by jove I think you are right,thank you for that,much appreciated,I shall edit my post accordingly:smile::blue thumb:

      It says it occurs on waste ground:whistle:

      Well I suppose my garden could be described like that:lunapic 130165696578242 5:
       
      • Like Like x 1
        wiseowl, Jul 26, 2015
        #393 Quote in Conversation
      • Jiffy

        Jiffy The Match is on Fire

        Joined:
        Aug 25, 2011
        Messages:
        12,952
        Occupation:
        Pyro
        Location:
        Retired Next To The Bonfire in UK
        Ratings:
        +40,273
        You'll welcome Woo, I'm usually no good at things, but i'm good at breaking camera lenes :mute::snork:

        Well i have them here, so i've got waste ground
         
        Jiffy, Jul 26, 2015
        #394 Quote in Conversation
      • redstar

        redstar Total Gardener

        Joined:
        Aug 6, 2008
        Messages:
        7,916
        Gender:
        Female
        Occupation:
        Domestic Goddess
        Location:
        Chester County, PA, USA, Plant zone 4 & 5
        Ratings:
        +12,585
        butterfly & phlox.jpg
         
        • Like Like x 6
          redstar, Jul 26, 2015
          #395 Quote in Conversation
        • Jenny namaste

          Jenny namaste Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Mar 11, 2012
          Messages:
          19,066
          Gender:
          Female
          Occupation:
          retired- blissfully retired......
          Location:
          Battle, East Sussex
          Ratings:
          +35,659
          Jenny namaste, Jul 26, 2015
          #396 Quote in Conversation
        • redstar

          redstar Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Aug 6, 2008
          Messages:
          7,916
          Gender:
          Female
          Occupation:
          Domestic Goddess
          Location:
          Chester County, PA, USA, Plant zone 4 & 5
          Ratings:
          +12,585
          ????? Black butterfly on purple phlox , yep in my garden. he stayed all night too, saw him the next morning. must have liked the spot. I guess when my Joe Pye Weed is in bloom down in the valley, I will find more there.
           
          • Informative Informative x 1
          • Friendly Friendly x 1
            redstar, Jul 26, 2015
            #397 Quote in Conversation
          • wiseowl

            wiseowl Admin 24/7 Staff Member

            Joined:
            Oct 29, 2006
            Messages:
            46,110
            Gender:
            Male
            Occupation:
            Walking over rough terrain
            Location:
            On the northwest bank of the River Medway
            Ratings:
            +95,593
            Good afternoon @redstar my friend amazing Black Swallowtail thanks for sharing it with us:smile:

            I think It is the state butterfly of Oklahoma;)
             
            wiseowl, Jul 26, 2015
            #398 Quote in Conversation
          • Jenny namaste

            Jenny namaste Total Gardener

            Joined:
            Mar 11, 2012
            Messages:
            19,066
            Gender:
            Female
            Occupation:
            retired- blissfully retired......
            Location:
            Battle, East Sussex
            Ratings:
            +35,659
            Jenny namaste, Jul 26, 2015
            #399 Quote in Conversation
          • redstar

            redstar Total Gardener

            Joined:
            Aug 6, 2008
            Messages:
            7,916
            Gender:
            Female
            Occupation:
            Domestic Goddess
            Location:
            Chester County, PA, USA, Plant zone 4 & 5
            Ratings:
            +12,585
            thanks Woo. just saw some more of some type down in the valley weeding. have to take my camera with me and go back down there to continue weeding. Its so hot today.
             
            • Friendly Friendly x 1
              redstar, Jul 26, 2015
              #400 Quote in Conversation
            • Radiation91

              Radiation91 Gardener

              Joined:
              Jul 22, 2015
              Messages:
              331
              Gender:
              Male
              Ratings:
              +724
              Wow I wish I had some of these butterflies in my garden :)

              I have got some caterpillars taking refuge inside my door frame and in the door arch. I watched one stitch together a cosy bed the other day. Is it possible to tell what type of butterfly/moth they'll turn into? Take a look:

              20150726_181432.jpg

              20150726_181404.jpg

              20150726_181438.jpg
               
              • Like Like x 3
              • Informative Informative x 1
                Radiation91, Jul 26, 2015
                #401 Quote in Conversation
              • Jenny namaste

                Jenny namaste Total Gardener

                Joined:
                Mar 11, 2012
                Messages:
                19,066
                Gender:
                Female
                Occupation:
                retired- blissfully retired......
                Location:
                Battle, East Sussex
                Ratings:
                +35,659
                Wow that's unusual . Hope some one came give you the answer,
                Jenny namaste
                 
                • Agree Agree x 1
                  Jenny namaste, Jul 26, 2015
                  #402 Quote in Conversation
                • Jiffy

                  Jiffy The Match is on Fire

                  Joined:
                  Aug 25, 2011
                  Messages:
                  12,952
                  Occupation:
                  Pyro
                  Location:
                  Retired Next To The Bonfire in UK
                  Ratings:
                  +40,273
                  Could be a Garden Tiger, the pictures a bit dark
                   
                  Jiffy, Jul 27, 2015
                  #403 Quote in Conversation
                • Radiation91

                  Radiation91 Gardener

                  Joined:
                  Jul 22, 2015
                  Messages:
                  331
                  Gender:
                  Male
                  Ratings:
                  +724
                  Yeh, I've tried again, this is the best I can do with my phone :blue thumb:

                  20150727_102752.jpg

                  I took a closer look and I've got 1 inside, on the ceiling, about 5 in the wooly cocoon things and another 4 caterpillars trying to get into the door frame. I haven't opened the other door but would expect the same amount, if not more.

                  Bump: I've just seen the "vapourer moth" and it looks pretty similar?
                   
                  • Agree Agree x 2
                  • Like Like x 1
                    Radiation91, Jul 27, 2015
                    #404 Quote in Conversation
                  • wiseowl

                    wiseowl Admin 24/7 Staff Member

                    Joined:
                    Oct 29, 2006
                    Messages:
                    46,110
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Occupation:
                    Walking over rough terrain
                    Location:
                    On the northwest bank of the River Medway
                    Ratings:
                    +95,593
                    I would agree with you @Radiation91 :smile:
                     
                    • Like Like x 1
                    • Agree Agree x 1
                      wiseowl, Jul 27, 2015
                      #405 Quote in Conversation
                    Page 27 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:
                      642
                      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:
                      1,636
                      CarolineL
                      Aug 5, 2021
                    3. borrowers

                      caterpillar-butterfly

                      borrowers, Jun 13, 2008, in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
                      Replies:
                      5
                      Views:
                      991
                      borrowers
                      Jun 15, 2008
                    4. JWK

                      Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

                      JWK, Jan 1, 2026, in forum: Wildlife Corner
                      Replies:
                      5
                      Views:
                      491
                      strongylodon
                      Mar 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM
                    5. BB3

                      Butterfly questions - just curious

                      BB3, Jul 18, 2025, in forum: Gardening Discussions
                      Replies:
                      13
                      Views:
                      1,247
                      infradig
                      Jul 19, 2025
                    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