Small heath Butterfly (Coenonympha pamphilus)

20 July 2019

12 June 2021
20 July 2019
6 June 2019

The small heath is a small, inconspicuous butterfly of heathland, moorland, grassland and coastal habitats. Adults are on the wing from April to September in some places, and appear in two or three broods. They only fly in sunny conditions, always settling close to the ground. Caterpillars feed on a variety of grasses such as fescues and meadow-grasses.

The small heath is a small, light orange butterfly, with one eyespot on each forewing. The underside of its hindwings is browny-grey in colour and it always rests with its wings closed. LINK

6 June 2019

6 June 2019



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