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Red Admiral
The migratory Red Admiral butterfly can be spotted from spring until winter in the milder climate of the south-west. Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt
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Ringlet
Ringlets may not be as showy as some other butterflies, but they have their own gentle charm. Photo: Amanda Scott
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Silver-washed Fritillary
The Silver-washed Fritillary is the largest of the UK Fritillaries. Look out for it at the height of summer, in July and August. Photo: Ray Surridge
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Six-spot Burnet Moth
This day-flying moth is a common sight in mid- to late summer, with its flashes of red colour amongst the knapweed and thistles. Photo: Steve Townsend
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Small Copper
The fast-flying Small Copper is on the wing into autumn; watch out on warmer days for its coppery colours. Photo: Amanda Scott
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Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary
On The Lizard, this pretty butterfly is mainly a coastal species. Photo: Amanda Scott
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Small Tortoiseshell
Small Tortoiseshells usually produce two broods in a year, and so a second-generation of adults emerges in August. Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt
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The Drinker
Caterpillars of the Drinker moth can be seen emerging in the spring, getting ready to pupate in June. Look for the tuft of hair at each end. Photo: Charles J […]
