Butterflies observed in 2012
(Dates correspond to the first sighting of each species which I have seen during the year. I live in the Rhône département of France where I run a local survey and spend most of my butterfly hours. )
Guy Padfield and Matt Rowlings also keep interesting year lists.
| Scientific name | Vernacular name | Date | Area | |
| 1. | Vanessa atalanta | Red Admiral | 01/01/2012 | Rhône (69) |
| 2. | Colias crocea | Clouded Yellow | 01/01/2012 | Rhône (69) |