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The Buddleja is also out now, called the Butterfly Bush it is covered in them. This is the white form, though the natural blue is very good, and I can see no difference in the numbers of insects attracted.

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Answer 1

That is one gorgeous photo of a gorgeous butterfly.
I had a butterfly-bird perennial garden for years, in New Jersey, USA, until moving from that house 6 years ago, and expect to have a smaller version thereof, in my new residence, in Florida.
The only problem with Buddleia,here, is that it is not native, and the birds spread the seed all over. I used to go out regularly and dead-head the spent flowers.

Answer 2

It's common name is the "Peacock" butterfly;

[butterfly-conservation.org]

Answer 3

I have never seen that butterfly before. Colorful!

Answer 4

I find the species (purple) one is the best for butterflies. It has escaped all over Devon so you see it everywhere here- especially along the edges of railway lines.


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