Butterflies and moths

There are about 57 species of butterfly in the UK, but over a whopping 2500 moths!  Although most moths are nocturnal, you might see some day-flying ones out and about.  

If you do want to see nocturnal moths you can make a trap in your garden: https://butterfly-conservation.org/in-your-area/east-scotland-branch/budget-bucket-moth-trap, or even just hang up a sheet with a light behind it:  https://www.lancswt.org.uk/blog/charlotte-varela/moth-trapping-beginners

Here are a few common, easy-to-spot butterfly and day-flying moth species

These are useful online resources for identification

Butterfly Conservation butterfly guide

https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/identify-a-butterfly

Butterfly Conservation moth guide

https://butterfly-conservation.org/moths/identify-a-moth