Hello and welcome to alert number 13.
I now have a report of Grayling from the North Norfolk coast
Species not yet definitely reported in Norfolk are Dark Green Fritillary, and Chalk-hill Blue, but since Dark-green are now flying in Suffolk and Cambs and Chalkhill are now reported from Devil's Dyke Newmarket they must be due imminently if not out already.
Purple Emperor are now reported from Theberton Woods Suffolk. Interestingly I have a report of one seen at Bressingham Steam Museum last Monday, only 5Km from a sighting in 2015 and not too far from Suffolk colonies.
Another was reported flying over Milecross bridge in Norwich, heading down Marriott's way towards the city this afternoon, but I'm much more sceptical of that one's provenance.
There are good numbers of Peacock caterpillars at the moment, so we're looking good for a reasonable emergence in a few weeks time. Second brood Wall should be turning up soon as well.
The next BC events are
5 July trip to Fermyn Woods
16 July Thompson Common
13 July Moth trap opening Cley
17 July Foxley Wood
22 July North Coast Bioblitz Cley
23 July North Coast Bioblitz Holkham
Currently reported for Norfolk are: Swallowtail, Large, Small, Essex, Dingy and Grizzled Skipper, Large, Small and Green-veined Whites, Brimstone, Clouded Yellow, Orangetip, Holly Blue, Small Copper, Green, Purple and White-letter Hairstreak, Common Blue, Silver-studded Blue, Brown Argus, Silver-washed Fritillary, Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral. White Admiral, Peacock, Comma , Speckled Wood, Grayling, Wall, Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Ringlet and Small Heath
Dragonflies reported in Norfolk: Large Red, Red-eyed, Variable, Azure, Blue-tailed, Common and Scarce Emerald and Common Blue damselflies along with Hairy Dragonfly, Downy Emerald, Emperor, Lesser Emperor, Brown, Southern and Norfolk Hawker, Scarce, Broad-bodied and Four-spotted Chaser, Keeled and Black-tailed Skimmers, Common, Ruddy and Red-veined Darter and Banded Demoiselle.
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As usual all reports gratefully received.
Andy B