There is a desire to try to reintroduce the three species that have disappeared. It is largely down to habitat management. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

I attach some photos from my archive taken in 2006 in Norfolk and the Isle of Wight. The small pearl-bordered fritillary and pearl-bordered fritillary have been absent form the Isle of Wight for several years now, sadly.

Thanks for all kind comments.

A couple of more unusual photos.

Seen today at Arreton Down, not a usual place fo rme to see them.

Seen at Bonchurch Isle of Wight today.

I am afraid I have no idea where it was taken. It is just the background for songs on Zoom. I thought fiery copper.

Any ideas what this is? Apologies for the poor photo, taken from a screen shot on Zoom!

Number one may be a parides species otherwise known as a cattleheart.

I agree with Guy that number four is gold rim swallowtail, otherwise known as tailless swallowtail!!

Thanks Guy. Very helpful.

I think images two & three are heliconius melpomene, the common postman.

I would appreciate any help in identifying these butterflies seen yesterday. Two and three are the same butterfly.
Thanks.

Thanks, Guy. That is what I thought.

Someone has posted this on FB. Can anyone confirm the ID?

bugboy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:03 pm They're Sawfly larvae. I hope you're not too attached to your roses!

Thanks. Good to know what I am fighting!

Can anyone ID these caterpillars found today on roses? I presume the brown stuff is caterpillar poo or frass!

Thanks guys. I was pleased to find it. Sometimes I am in the right place at the right time.

Not strictly butterflies, but I managed to find and photograph a very rare visitor to the UK in Bouldnor Forest on the Isle of Wight on August 7th. It is a southern migrant hawker dragonfly. It is essentially a Mediterranean dragonfly but found in parts of western and eastern mainland Europe. The sp...

Thanks Neil- really helpful. What happens if it rains? Will the electricity cut out? I presume I should use an RCD safety device?