I believe I saw a purple emperor in my garden yesterday. It rested on my greenhouse before flying off. I believe it had just emerged from it cocoon as it’s wings were not properly unfurled. I have never seen anything so beautiful, what colours, amazing.
I live in Northamptonshire.

What do I know:
The joy of watching a brimstone enjoying the wild sweet-pea flowers
The moths that believe they display perfect camouflage.
Rescuing the lost who find their way into the greenhouses.
The cabbage whites vying with bumble bees for the pick of the lavender.

Well that makes sense, of course
Thanks indeed.
EAL

I attach an image of a butterfly. The photo was taken in Skegness yesterday.
Can anyone identify this creature please ?