Sorry, I should have put this in the July thread!

Today has been probably the best day this year for seeing butterflies close to home. I visited a private woodland and saw the following: Silver-washed fritillary about 15 White admiral about 6 Red admiral 10 Ringlet, meadow brown, gatekeeper: loads large white 4 Green-veined white 1 Small skipper 1 ...

Further to yesterday's posting by me, I now attach a photo of a gatekeeper from the mini-meadow in my front garden. That makes 5 species there: large white, small white, gatekeeper , small skipper and meadow brown.

Your photo of the very fresh small tortoiseshell convinces me why it is my favourite UK butterfly!

Experts say Essex.

"No mow May" has turned in to "no mow June" in my front garden with a profusion of ox-eye daisies,some birds foot trefoil and a few other wild flowers amongst the grasses. As a result I have had at least three species of butterfly in the front garden as opposed to none in nearby ...

Stunning photos Dave.

Is this small or Essex skipper please?

Here are the two swallowtail butterflies seen recently in Norfolk. Originally I thought there was only one but it is clear from the photos that one has a slightly damaged wing tip and the other does not. I hope you enjoy the photos.

Swallowtail photos taken on my mobile phone from the back of my compact camera. Better photos to follow. See below.

I went to RSPB Strumpshaw Fen yesterday. Very few butterflies, including one easily photographed swallowtail, a few speckled woods, meadow browns and red admirals. Also one female brimstone. A very good number of dragonflies including Norfolk hawker, four-spotted chaser, black-tailed skimmer and sca...

Last one from me on my mystery butterfly. I mentioned it to a pal who lives locally and he sent me this pic taken by his wife of one on his hat, from a family trip to Middleton Farm three weeks ago. Definitely looks like the Escape Committee have stopped digging their tunnel and are looking for eas...

Rumour had it that there might be a rare sighting of a Wurzel away from its Salisbury habitat, so I set off early for Epsom Common only to find the rumour to have substance. :) Also seen were a good number of Black Hairstreaks, some of which were quite obliging...BlH1 170623.JPG...and one or two ot...

Seen today on a BC walk at Compton Chine Isle of Wight.

I would appreciate any help in identifying these fritillaries, the one on the hand seen in Bulgaria and the others in France. All help very much appreciated.

Lovely report and photos.

Here are some skippers for your perusal. I think the IDs are correct but please feel free to amend as necessary.

Another photo of the inky skipper in better light.

David M wrote: ↑Sun May 21, 2023 5:19 pm Loving this, Ian. Some fabulous butterflies thus far.

Saying this just makes it worthwhile posting the photos. Thank you.

I am a little befuddled distinguishing female common blues and brown argus butterflies. Richard Lewington says there is no hint of blue on either surface of the brown argus but the above photo shows some blue. I am confused!