British & Irish Butterflies

British & Irish Butterflies

A field guide

1 ratings
28 reviews
$6.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 7, 2009
  • August 30, 2022

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This comprehensive field guide features all 61 regularly occurring butterfly species in Britain and Ireland. It includes detailed artwork, photographs of all life stages, distribution maps, and flight time charts for butterfly enthusiasts.

Annotated illustrations by Richard Lewington
Photographs of all life stages
Detailed distribution maps
Flight time charts
Side-by-side image comparison
Detailed species biology reference
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What's New in British & Irish Butterflies

2.0.5

August 30, 2022

Minor tweaks and bug fixes.

User reviews

Glitch

Somehow. In Butterflies app over the main list button is the view in months app button which is normally only present in hen two moth apps?

Help?

Cheers

Ian.

Missing important details

Sadly, it is missing size/wingspan which, at times, would greatly help identification. The pictures give no indication of (comparative) size, with each picture being the same size. Identifying similar looking species is actually quite difficult, with the organisation of this guide. As others have remarked, this is essentially a paper book.

The compare feature is useful, but limited. As others have suggested, the option of being able to filter by current location would be very useful. As would being able to filter/rank possibilities by time of year.

It is a bit frustrating having scroll through all the pictures to be able to access the distribution info, lifecycle/year info and the description text. The description text is generally very informative, but, as previously mentioned, missing vital details such as size. It would be better if this could be accessed directly at any time by use of a button. On an iPad, at least, there is a large amount of empty space which could be used to show the distribution and lifecycle details.

Also, most features appear to be given over to over-plugging of the corresponding Moths app, especially the 'view this species in the Moths app'; which is particularly annoying since it doesn't appear that any butterflies are in the Moths app!
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If it ain't broke why fix it??

Disappointed with this update - a-z doesn't work well anymore and detailed flight time graphs aren't there as far as I can see. Also screen obviously not catering for older iPhones.Can we have the old version back please ???

Disappointing

Used to like the older version. I find this version annoying. The pictures are so small, identifying an unknown butterfly nigh on impossible. Thus and the price has put me off from buying the Moth guide.

Appalling navigation

Navigation is a list of butterflies by name with a tiny image (1cm x 1cm max).
Also, no search facility other than typing in name.
Worth a couple of quid in its current form.

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FAQ

What butterflies are covered by British & Irish Butterflies?

British & Irish Butterflies covers all 61 regularly occurring butterfly species found in Britain and Ireland. Each species entry includes detailed illustrations and photographs of all life stages, from egg to adult.

How much does British & Irish Butterflies cost?

British & Irish Butterflies is a paid app priced at $6.99. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

What devices is British & Irish Butterflies available on?

British & Irish Butterflies is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

When was British & Irish Butterflies last updated?

The latest version, 2.0.5, was released on August 30, 2022. The app was originally released on April 7, 2009.

Can I compare different butterfly images in British & Irish Butterflies?

Yes, the app features a 'Compare mode' that allows you to view any two images side-by-side. This is useful for distinguishing between similar species or different broods.

Does British & Irish Butterflies show when butterflies are active?

Yes, the app includes flight time charts, also known as phenograms. These charts show which life stages of each species to expect at different times of the year.

How is the information organized in British & Irish Butterflies?

You can sort the species alphabetically or by family within the app. You can also seamlessly move between species by swiping up or down on the illustrations.

What is the user rating for British & Irish Butterflies?

The app has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 1 review. This indicates a mixed user reception.