Please note that this website is no longer being updated because of lack of space.

This link will take you to the new site, please bookmark the new address:- http://www.ukleps.org

This site contains a large selection of photographs taken by enthusiasts studying the life histories of Butterflies and Moths. The aim is to illustrate the incredible beauty and variety amongst the eggs, larvae and pupae of these insects and to help with the identification of species found in the U.K. and Northern Europe. To view the pictures available so far click on one of the indexes below:-

English Common names_ OR_ Scientific names_ OR_ Scientific names in Family Groups

If you are interested in finding out more about studying and rearing butterflies and moths you can join us on:
The U.K. Lepidopterists Study Group Forum

You can obtain help and advice from many experienced lepidopterists on this forum via the groups e-mail facilities. The files area of the forum can be used to post pictures of insects for help with identification and some pictures are available here to help with the identification of species with similar characteristics. Hints and tips for finding and breeding a range of species are provided as pdf files in the files area. To enhance the files area members are asked to record or photograph anything that will extend and improve the information available there.

For links to other groups click here