British Butterflies ID: An Identification Guide to our Breeding Butterflies

Graham Sherwin

Filmed over 9 summers, all the UK breeding Butterflies are included except the Cryptic Wood White found only in Ireland - which apart from the genitalia and habitat preferences, is identical to the Wood White. They have been grouped them as follows:

Skippers

Chequered Skipper, Small Skipper, Essex Skipper, Lulworth Skipper, Silver-spotted Skipper, Large Skipper, Grizzled Skipper, Dingy Skipper.

Swallowtail and Whites

Swallowtail, Wood White, Clouded Yellow, Brimstone, Large White, Small White, Green-veined White, Orange-tip.

Hairstreaks

Green Hairstreak, Brown Hairstreak, Purple Hairstreak, White-letter Hairstreak, Black Hairstreak.

Coppers and Blues

Small Copper, Small Blue, Silver-studded Blue, Brown Argus, Northern Brown Argus, Common Blue, Chalkhill Blue, Adonis Blue, Holly Blue, Large Blue.

Admirals and Emperors

White Admiral, Purple Emperor, Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Comma.

Metalmarks and Fritillaries

Duke of Burgundy, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Pearl-bordered Fritillary, High Brown Fritillary, Dark Green Fritillary, Silver-washed Fritillary, Marsh Fritillary, Glanville Fritillary, Heath Fritillary.

Browns

Speckled Wood, Wall, Mountain Ringlet, Scotch Argus, Marbled White, Grayling, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Small Heath, Large Heath.

A short film has been made on each species giving details of their distribution, habitat requirements and life cycle with particular attention given to identification - backed up with direct comparisons where there could be confusion. When put together, the total running time is approximately 3hrs 28mins. For DVD purposes this has required a double disc package. The Blu-ray version is conveniently on a single disc and offers a superior visual experience with greater detail displayed. Each species can be accessed from a simple menu system with each species represented by a different chapter. 208 min.

Standard 2 DVD Set £24.50 £19.50 UK & EU (£16.25 Non EU)