The cabbage white is probably Britain's most easily recognisable butterfly. A common site in urban areas , gardens and parks this butterfly can be distinguished by the black tips of its upper wings and the small black dots. They tend to appear in April to June.
Monarch butterflies migrate from Britain to warmer places such as Mexico and California. They are easily spotted by their bright orange wings with black borders and white spots.
The peacock butterfly has distinctive markings , it can be recognised by the blueish 'eyes' on the lower wings and the reddish upper wings with black and purple markings.
The holly blue butterfly is a sky blue colour with brown wing tips. The wingspan is 26-34 mm , this butterfly tends to be one of the first out in the summer.
