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Peacock
Peacock butterflies emerge into the sunshine from their winter sleep in the spring. Photo: © Natural England/Paul Glendell
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Poplar Hawk-moth
Poplar Hawk-moth caterpillars will happily munch their way through willow (Salix sp.). Photo: Ray Surridge
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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-studded Blue
Silver-studded Blues are on the cusp of emerging. Look for the bright blue males flitting among the heather and grasses. Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt
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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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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
