Thanks for all the help people and I am in awe that you had a clue from just a description, but It was neither. It most definately did not have the feathered antenna. Also, the white spot is in the wrong place. It was above and to the left of centre of the forewings as opposed to at the bottom. The ...

Hello all. I don't know if this is going to be possible to id, but maybe a point in the right direction may help me. I was standing in my garden this afternoon when I saw a small orangey butterfly fly through and get caught in one of the many spider's webs. I walked to the web to see if I could remo...

Wow. That was quick

That's the one.
Many thanks for your help Pete.

Done

Great book. Thanks for the advice.

Hello, I came across an unusual caterpillar in my garden today and was wondering if any of the experts (for I am definately not one!) on the forums may be able to identify it. Forgive the photography as my skills are rather lacking. The caterpillar was approximately 2.5" long with a type of 'ho...

This is my first post here so, hello to all. I am looking to get some advice on a good field guide for me and my daughter to use. We are looking for a book that has UK butterflies only and has pictures of both the males and females with underside wing pictures of both as well. Preferably one specie ...