Thanks for your comments Goldie and David. It is a great part of the country and worth a visit at any time.
The Lizard – July 31st to August 7th Part 5.
This will be my last report from our week down on The Lizard and will wrap up the remaining species not already mentioned.
Common Blues were seen in fairly good numbers on most of my walks, in fact they seemed to increase in numbers as the week went on with more fresh looking examples joining those that I saw in the first couple of days.
- Common Blue - Kynance Cove 02.08.2020
- Common Blue - Enys head 06.08.2020
I have noticed in previous visits down here that many of the females are predominantly brown with some particularly attractive individuals to be seen.
- Common Blue female - Kennack Sands 01.08.2020
- Common Blue female - Enys Head 06.08.2020
- Common Blue female - Lizard Point 02.08.2020
I was a bit surprised to only find one Small Copper all week, at Kynance Cove on the Sunday (2nd August) morning. In the past. Early September has proved to be the prime time for good numbers of Small Coppers here but I have always found a few at most spots here in early August too but they were noticeable by their absence this time.
- Small Copper - Kynance Cove 02.08.2020
On the other hand, I have usually only seen one or two Small Skippers still flying at this time in previous years but last week there were good numbers about, particularly behind the beach at Kennack Sands and in a couple of spots between Lizard Point and Kynance Cove.
- Small Skipper - Kynance Cove 02.08.2020
A couple of well worn Large Skippers were also seen by Kynance Cove and Kennack Sands.
Gatekeepers and Meadow Browns were everywhere in good numbers with Meadow Browns being the most numerous at some spots and Gatekeepers at others. As expected at this stage of the season many of these were well past their best but fresh looking examples of both species could be found.
- Meadow Brown male - Enys Head 01.08.2020
As is usual for me these days, I was on the lookout for female Meadow Browns showing more orange than usual and found a couple,
One at Kennack Sands...
- Meadow Brown female - Kennack Sands 03.08.2020
...and one at Enys Head. I would have liked to get a better photo of this one without the shadow from a rock outcropping close by but she flew off and following anything on the steep grassy slope here was difficult with needing to keep your eyes on your footing as well as the butterfly.
- Meadow Brown female - Enys head 03.08.2020
All three common white species were seen with Large Whites easily the most numerous, being seen in good numbers everywhere.
- Large White - Carleon Cove 03.08.2020
Two Clouded Yellows were seen, the first on the caravan park at Kennack Sands when I watched one fly in off the sea and stop on a clump of knapweed for a brief refuel before setting off again.
- Clouded Yellow - Kennack Sands 02.08.2020
The second one was bombing about at high speed on the grassy slope at Enys Head on Tuesday afternoon where I had no chance of following it even if it had stopped...which it didn't.
As well as all the butterflies, I also saw half a dozen Hummingbird Hawk Moths. These were all seen at various spots between Kennack Sands and Enys Head with the red valerian at Carleon Cove being a favoured spot with one seen there on the Saturday and two on the Tuesday.
- Hummingbird Hawk Moth - Carleon Cove 01.08.2020
- Hummingbird Hawk Moth - Carleon Cove 03.08.2020
As mentioned in my first report, I saw a total of 22 species, including a couple that I didn't photograph for one reason or another.
In no particular order these were;
Meadow Brown – Lots everywhere.
Gatekeeper – Lots everywhere.
Speckled Wood – one or two at most places.
Wall Brown – Good numbers, particularly on the path to Lizard Point and around Enys Head.
Grayling – Good numbers around Enys Head, Also a few near Kynance Cove.
Ringlet – A few worn ones seen at Kennack Sands.
Red Admiral – Good numbers seen everywhere.
Painted Lady – Half a dozen seen scattered about.
Small Tortoiseshell – Half a dozen seen between Kennack Sands and Enys Head.
Peacock – Two seen at Carleon Cove.
Comma – Just one seen at Carleon cove.
Dark Green Fritillary – Half a dozen faded ones seen scattered about.
SPBF - Good numbers between Kennack Sands and Enys Head . Also near Kynance Cove.
Large Skipper – A couple of worn ones seen at Kennack Sands and by Kynance Cove.
Small Skipper – Quite a few scattered about at most places.
Common Blue – Good numbers at most places.
Holly Blue – A couple seen at Kennack Sands.
Small Copper – Just one seen near Kynance Cove.
Large White – Loads everywhere.
Small White – Good numbers most places.
Green-veined White – A few appeared at most places.
Clouded Yellow – Two seen, at Kennack Sands and Enys Head.
So then, all in all a great week. Jane, Sarah and the kids all enjoyed it and I managed to squeeze in some good butterflying.
Bye for now and stay safe,
Neil.
The one that stands out for me is the Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing (and not just for the mouthful of a name 
) because the way the light hits it reminds me of the carapace of some of the Shield bugs 
But your fantastic shots have made it a must see for me Neil, I've not seen a Painted Lady this season yet either so I'm looking forward to seeing what's coming next 
