I saw one in Cricklewood, NW London on Monday. I didnt know what moth it was so posted it in the "identification" forum yesterday. Amazing I thought it was a butterfly when in flight it was so red!

Saw it on Tuesday in Mill Lane, (Cricklewoord NW London) whilst walking back from a gym session. Just googled Jersey tiger moth and I think you are right. Never seen a moth that looks so like a butterfly. And flying about during the day too (unless it was distrubed by something) Thanks very much for...

Sorry for the poor quality photo. I saw this moth flying and thought it was a small Tortoiseshell butterfly as it was a beautiful red when flying until it settled on a railing. Managed to grab one photo then it flitted off. No idea what it was but never seen one before.

I really hope they were actual migrants rather than being released or escapees!

Thanks very much for the replies. The Natural History exhibition sounds great will definitely go along to that this summer.

IMG_20160718_152110.jpg IMG_20160718_152123.jpg Saw this beautiful butterfly on 18th July near to Liverpool St Stn, London. Noticed it flying and thought it was a small bird at first, it then descended onto a buddliea bush and I managed to grab a few photos using my phone camera before it flew off ...