Page Editor: Norman Jackson |
Page last Reviewed: 13 Aug 2014 |
The table below lists the butterflies that have been seen in the area and shows the months when they are usually seen.
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Large White |
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Most common between June and August |
Small White |
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Most common between June and August |
Green-veined White |
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Often seen on Bluebells and around moist woodland margins. |
Orange Tip |
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Commonly seen in early summer along hedgerows, road verges, and woodland edges. Mid April to Early June. |
Small Copper |
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April to October |
Common Blue |
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May to September |
Red Admiral |
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Begins to arrive from Europe in May. Seen up to early October. |
Painted Lady |
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Migrates from N Africa and Spain in May/June. Seen as late as October. |
Small Tortoiseshell |
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Emerge from hibernation in March and can be seen as late as December! |
Peacock |
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Hibernates. Has been seen from Early March through to late October. |
Comma |
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This once southern species is now seen regularly in gardens and woodlands from March to August. |
Small Heath |
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May to September. |
Ringlet |
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June to August. Usually seen in wet grassy areas, ditches etc. | |
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