Cinnabar Moth
These day and night flying moths differ to the Six-spot Burnet by the long red border found on…
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Common Blue
Scientific Name: ( Polyommatus icarus )
One of the most distinctive and widespread butterfly species found in the UK, the Common Blue stands out amongst green coastal grasslands. The upper-wings of the male are a deep blue with white fringe margins, while the females are brown-tinged blue in the middle with dark orange spots framing the edges of their wings. The under-wings of both sexes are grey-brown with black and orange spots and a blue tinge towards the body.
KEY FACTS
CONSERVATION STATUS | Not threatened
WINGSPAN | 35mm
FOOD | Yorkshire fog, Cock’s-foot, Bird’s-foot-trefoil
SPOT THEM | May to October
Speckled Wood
One of our most common woodland species, the speckled wood is identified by its brown upper wing which…
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Six-spot Burnet Moth
Another of our day flying moths, the Six-Spotted Burnet is identified by its glossy black colour and, as…
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