National Butterfly

[David M]

As a kid, the ST was the only colourful butterfly that I knew, although, in Lancashire at the time, many people called it a Red Admiral. Does that incorrect usage still persist in the north?

I think it persists everywhere, Mike.

I quite often hear of people talking about Red Admirals but when questioned it's clear it's a Small Tortoiseshell they have seen.

[Tony Moore]

When I was a child - shortly after the end of the Punic Wars - Red Admirals were called Bob 'Owlers. .

Tony M.

[MrSp0ck]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the one that is already named Britannicus