Summer 2025 has been an incredible year for butterfly photography. Our buddleia, which is usually hardly visited, has been teeming with them this year. I often see between 10 to 20 butterflies at any given time, all day long. I'm not a lepidopterist, and I used to struggle to distinguish between a Peacock and a Painted Lady butterfly. However, with a bit of knowledge, I've made great strides in identification. It's amazing how photography can enhance that understanding. My fa