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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Anyone else finding numbers of Small Coppers are down this autumn? Counts this month on our two best local sites in South Herts are down 85% and 93% on two years ago @savebutterflies.bsky.social #butterflies @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There’s a few in my neighbours greenhouse!

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Mating pair of Graylings on Dunyeats Heath near Poole, Dorset. I love the way there’s a tiny bit of the orange upper wing showing on the right @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Some highlights from this week’s dive into Dorset - Wall Brown at Durlston, Adonis Blue at Ulwell, Grayling at Upton Heath and Clouded Yellow, Badbury Rings. All richly rewarding sites in their different ways @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

EBG Romania Day 9 - The finale. Black Ringlet, Danube Clouded Yellow, Poplar Hawkmoth and it’s time to say goodbye for now @europebutterfly.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

EBG România Day 8 - Asians & Pearl Bordered Fritillaries , Brown Hairstreak, Osiris Blue and Pale Clouded Yellow bringing us up to 93 butterfly species so far. Amazing groupings of species on damp mud @europebutterfly.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

EBG in Romania Day 7 Our first Hairstreaks, Blue-spot and Sloe, Iolas and Large Blue, Black and Woodland Ringlets, Balkan Green-veined White, Scarce and Sooty Coppers @europebutterfly.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

EBG in Romania Day6 - Lesser Purple Emperor, White Admiral, Large Copper, Three Scarce Swallowtails. Another great day, sorry to say goodbye to Zayed @europebutterfly.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

EBG in Romania Day 5. Weavers Fritillary and Clouded Yellow Rather wet this afternoon so less to report! @europebutterfly.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Romania - EBG Day 4 Hungarian and Common Gliders, White Admiral and Purple Emperor, Cardinal, Large Chequered Skipper, Four spotted moth, Black Ringlet, Scotch Argus, Chequered Blue, Small, Scarce and Sooty Coppers Berners and Clouded Yellows and much more @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

EBG in Romania Day 3. Many more Danube Clouded Yellows, Bergers Clouded Yellows and Scarce Large Blue @europebutterfly.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

EBG Day 2 continued - Good numbers of Danube Clouded Yellows amongst the days sightings

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

EBG vs Day 2 around Cluj. 3 species of Large blue @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

@europebutterfly.bsky.social Great selection of butterflies on the first day of the EBG visit to Romania. We did see Danube Clouded Yellow, but the one I photographed is Bergers. Looking forward to more tomorrow @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Ear moth spotted today on Butterfly Conservation walk at Bricket Wood Common near St Albans today. A lifetime first for me! @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Yes! Nearly got this one recently

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Old Lady moth in a prominent position on a garden wall in. I suspect newly emerged @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social #teammoth

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

St Albans Council has rejected a planning application to build a golf course in Potters Crouch Plantation. This would have destroyed a key wood for White Admiral. Many thanks to all who supported our opposition @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Hedgerow Heroes - Volunteers from Butterfly Conservation and CPRE Herts hedge planting today. The mix 15 plant species for butterflies and moths includes Buckthorn, Blackthorn, Elm and Holly. We’ve planted over 1km of hedge north of Hertford @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

My first butterfly of 2026, a hibernating Peacock, one of five in my shed in St Albans. Strangely a white spit has appeared on the underside. Possibly the result of predator attack? Grateful for any suggestions! @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

I had a Peacock hiss and flash it’s eyespots at me last week while in a cellar. As a scare tactic it works better in the dark than in broad daylight!

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

This one to light last week in Malaysia

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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-

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

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

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Malcolm Hull @malcolmhull.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Starkly contrasting views from my house this morning and yesterday

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