A brightly coloured moth has been recorded for the first time on a remote west coast island.
The six-spot burnet moth is common across England, Wales and Northern Ireland but a relatively rare sight across Scotland.
However recently an RSPB team found the insect on Tiree.
They are often mistaken for butterflies because of their colouring and their activity during the day.
The moths are dark blue-black with a metallic sheen and have six bright red spots on each of their forewings.
Their hind wings are completely red.
James Silvey, nature recovery officer at RSPB Scotland, said: “The moth was on the ground basking in the sunshine as we walked past so it was easy to see all six of the spots on each wing.
“Six-spot burnets are found in the Outer Hebrides and in some coastal areas of Scotland so it’s exciting that we’ve seen one on Tiree. They’re about during the summer between June and August and are attracted to a range of flowers including thistles.”
John Bowler, RSPB Scotland’s Tiree officer, said: “It’s great to see this moth on the island.
“Tiree has an amazing array of wildlife including lots of insects. Over the summer nine species of bumblebees buzz about the flowers, butterflies such as meadow browns and common blues flit about and both black and highland darter dragonflies can be seen on the wetlands.
“I’ll now be keeping my eye out for more six-spot burnets.”