This site contains around 6000 photographs of 750+ species of Lepidoptera taken by enthusiasts studying their life histories. The aim is to illustrate the beauty and variety amongst the eggs, larvae, pupae and adult stages of Butterflies and Moths 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_ English names in Taxonomic Order _ or_ Scientific names _ or _ Scientific names in Family Groups

Details about:- Lepidoptera Life Cycles, Taking close-up photographs of pupae and, when available Locational data for Lepidoptera photographed

Close-up photographs of sections of pupae to aid identification indexed by Scientific names in Family Groups

For a list of contributors to the website, and information explaining how you can help with this project please click here

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.