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Page Editor: Norman Jackson |
Page last Reviewed: 06 May 2011 |
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 |
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Small White |
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Most common between June and August |
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Green-veined White |
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Often seen on Bluebells and around moist woodland margins. |
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Orange Tip |
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Commonly seen in early summer along hedgerows, road verges, and woodland edges. Mid April to Early June. |
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Small Copper |
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April to October |
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Common Blue |
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May to September |
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Red Admiral |
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Begins to arrive from Europe in May. Seen up to early October. |
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Painted Lady |
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Migrates from N Africa and Spain in May/June. Seen as late as October. |
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Small Tortoiseshell |
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Emerge from hibernation in March and can be seen as late as December! |
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Peacock |
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Hibernates. Has been seen from Early March through to late October. |
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Comma |
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This once southern species is now seen regularly in gardens and woodlands from March to August. |
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Small Heath |
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May to September. |
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Ringlet |
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June to August. Usually seen in wet grassy areas, ditches etc. | |
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