In the UK, there are about 60 species of Butterflies.
These are the most obvious and beautiful and colourful insects to visit our gardens.
Butterflies have 4 different life stages.
METAMORPHOSIS.
1) egg 2) caterpillar 3) chrysalis 4) Butterfly
Butterflies need warmth to be active and fly. They need to drink nectar for energy.
PEACOCK BUTTERFLY = markings are big, blue 'eyes' just like a peacock's tail feathers. It can be seen feeding on flowers all year round during warm spells, and overwinters as an adult.
LARGE WHITE BUTTERFLY = has brilliant white wings, tipped with black.
GREEN HAIRSTREAK BUTTERFLY = is the UK's only green butterfly. Look out for the vibrant, metallic sheen of the undersides of its wings on grassland and moorland, and along woodland rides.
ORANGE-TIP BUTTERFLY = this distinctive butterfly is on the wing from April to July.
JUST 4 OF THE BEAUTIFUL SPECIES.
LIVE AND LOVE LIFE !
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