RSPB ID Spotlight - Butterflies

Whether you are admiring a butterfly flying high up in the tree canopy or basking on a plant in your garden, butterflies are some of our most captivating and beautiful insects. But could you recognise a Scotch Argus from a Mountain Ringlet? Or distinguish between a Small Tortoiseshell and a Comma? These are just a few of the 57 resident butterfly species that are attracted to the UK''s gardens to feed and, in the case of females, lay their eggs.

RSPB ID Spotlight Butterflies is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of all 57 of the UK''s resident butterflies by renowned artist Richard Lewington.

- Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification
- Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field
- The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our butterflies, as well as the conservation issues they are faci