This one to light last week in Malaysia

Day 10, Betong Thailand - Jewelled Narwab was the star butterfly today. Six different species of Jezebels and now at least 170 species in total Some requiring detailed study, so overall total will rise,hopefully also extra sightings on last day tomorrow @greenwingstours.bsky.social

Day 8 - back into Thailand from Malaysia. Todays star sightings Malayan Owl (seen in Thailand), Zebra Ringlet, The Cruiser and view from my hotel window in Betong Too many stunning species to mention! @greenwingstours.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx

Malaysia, Day 6. More spectacular butterflies, waterfalls and a troop of monkeys in the treetops These are Brilliant Blue, Branded Imperial,Blue Pansey @greenwingstours.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx

Malay Peninsular Day 5 - Chocolate Albatross, Lemon Emigrant, Charaxes Hebe and dozens more. Last nights moth trap produced a few moths plus a wide range of other insects including this magnificent beetle @greenwingstours.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Malaysia, Day4, arrived in Sementra robe greeted by Rajah Brooks Birdwing, makes taking moisture and salts from the hot springs in considerable numbers. @greenwingstours.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Greenwings Tour of Malay Peninsular up and running. 66 butterfly species recorded in the first three days @greenwingstours.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Bangkok butterflies from Thailand. Plain Tiger, Tiny Grass Blue, Lime and Common Tiger. The Tigers are stunning insects, badly in need of a better PR agent @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bc-

Five Peacocks now hibernating in my shed in St Albans. The first couple were there by 9th July, earliest ever date in the year I’ve recorded for this species to hibernate @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social

Second generation Small Blues showing well on the west side of Heartwood Forest this afternoon. 20 in total including seven on the damp patches round the dog pond -five perched on a single stick @wtscotsocial.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social

Ten Dingy Skippers on this afternoons trip to Shrubhill Common in Hemel Hempstead.But none at all this morning at nearby Bovingdon Brickpits Interesting that the flight season has ended earlier at the clay site, but still flying at the chalk site. @bc-hertsmiddx @savebutterflies

Wood White, Map and Dark-green Fritillaries the highlights of this weekends hike in the Ardennes. Latticed Heath, Hummingbird Hawkmoth and numerous Green-veined Whites also flying @savebutterflies @bc_hertsmiddx

Four Peacocks still hibernating in my shed on this weeks transect. One had its wings open and seemed annoyed I was there. Listen to it hiss @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Duke of Burgundy population increasing at Ambridge Rewilding site - 28 recorded this year @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Wildflower meadow seeded today on A40 verge in Hillingdon. Staff from Transport for London joined Butterfly Conservation volunteers @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social

Here’s the one I spotted in Kefalonia this summer!

Starkly contrasting views from my house this morning and yesterday