Critter ID please.

**Tim Digger** · 14-08-2021, 06:13 PM

I would say that is a Comma Butterfly. The rather odd colour is due to the predominant background and the attempt to equalise colours by whatever software engineer designed your digital image capture software.

Comma

https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/comma

The Comma is a fascinating butterfly. The scalloped edges and cryptic colouring of the wings conceal hibernating adults amongst dead leaves, while the larvae, flecked with brown and white markings, bear close resemblance to bird droppings. The species has a flexible life cycle, which allows it to capitalize on favourable weather conditions. However, the most remarkable feature of the Comma has been its severe decline in the twentieth century and subsequent comeback. It is now widespread in southern Britain and its range is expanding northwards. Size and Family Family: Nymphalids Size: Medium Wing Span Range (male to female): 55-60mm Conservation Status Butterfly Conservation priority: Low European status: Not threatened Caterpillar Foodplants The most widely used foodplant is Common Nettle (Urtica dioica). Other species used include Hop (Humulus lupulus), elms (Ulmus spp.), currants (Ribes spp.), and Willows (Salix spp). Lifecycle Habitat Open woodland and wood edges are the main breeding and hibernating habitats. Prior to hibernation individuals range more widely in the search for nectar and rotting fruit and are often seen in gardens and many other habitats. Distribution Countries: England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales Widespread in England and Wales, rare in southern Scotland and Northern Ireland Distribution Trend Since 1970’s = +57%.

Quite a few about at present and for the last month or so near us.

**Jay_Benson** · 14-08-2021, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by steelemonkey

love u always poems

Can someone identify this please.
TIA

I never had you down as a great poetry reader.

**Tim Digger** · 15-08-2021, 08:33 AM

Didn't really think that was great poetry.

**steelemonkey** · 15-08-2021, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by Tim Digger

I would say that is a Comma Butterfly. The rather odd colour is due to the predominant background and the attempt to equalise colours by whatever software engineer designed your digital image capture software.

Comma

https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/comma

The Comma is a fascinating butterfly. The scalloped edges and cryptic colouring of the wings conceal hibernating adults amongst dead leaves, while the larvae, flecked with brown and white markings, bear close resemblance to bird droppings. The species has a flexible life cycle, which allows it to capitalize on favourable weather conditions. However, the most remarkable feature of the Comma has been its severe decline in the twentieth century and subsequent comeback. It is now widespread in southern Britain and its range is expanding northwards. Size and Family Family: Nymphalids Size: Medium Wing Span Range (male to female): 55-60mm Conservation Status Butterfly Conservation priority: Low European status: Not threatened Caterpillar Foodplants The most widely used foodplant is Common Nettle (Urtica dioica). Other species used include Hop (Humulus lupulus), elms (Ulmus spp.), currants (Ribes spp.), and Willows (Salix spp). Lifecycle Habitat Open woodland and wood edges are the main breeding and hibernating habitats. Prior to hibernation individuals range more widely in the search for nectar and rotting fruit and are often seen in gardens and many other habitats. Distribution Countries: England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales Widespread in England and Wales, rare in southern Scotland and Northern Ireland Distribution Trend Since 1970’s = +57%.

Quite a few about at present and for the last month or so near us.

That is good thinking. I did not take the photo, nor even see the beastie myself, so I can't say how accurate the colours are. It was certainly taken with a phone.

Critter ID please.

Critter ID please.

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