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We have planted our cottages and farm gardens with plants that will
attract butterflies. These include Buddleia, Hydrangea, Rosemary,
and many more.You can click on each
thumbnail image for a larger version (500 x 375).
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Ringlet
Aphanatopus
hyperantus
On Meadow grass at Motygido
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Red Admiral
Anthyllis
vulneraria
On Buddleia at Marigold Cottage
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Small Tortoiseshell
Aglais
urticae
On Aster flowers at Motygido
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Small White
Pieris
rapae
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Gatekeeper
Pyronia
tithonus
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Meadow Brown
Maniola jurtina
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Speckled Wood
Parargae argeria
Seen from March to October, the caterpillar feeds on Couch
and
Cocksfoot Grass.
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Common Blue
Polyommatus icarus
Frequently seen on the coastal path
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Six Spot Burnet Moth
Zygaena filipendulae
A Brightly coloured day flying
moth seen here on Knapweed at
Motygido.
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Comma
Polygonia c-album
The caterpillars feeds on the nettle and are camouflaged as a bird
dropping!
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Small Copper
Lycaena phlaeas
Its caterpillars feed on Dock and Sorrel and there may be 3 broods in a
year.
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Painted Lady
Cynthia
cardui
These are migratory and vary in number from
year to year.
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Peacock
Inachis
io
Less common than the Small Tortoishell but
the caterpillar also
feeds on Nettles
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Silver Y Moth
Autographa gramma
another common day-flying moth.
Here on Sedum at
Marigold Cottage
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Silver Washed
Fritillary
Argynnis paphia
The caterpillars feed on the Violet and adults are often seen
feeding on the Bramble. Here it feeds on Sedum.
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Gatekeepers mating
Pyronia tithonus
In an old meadow at Motygido
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Small Tortoishell
caterpillars
Aglais
urticae
Commonly seen in large masses on Stinging Nettles - hence the specific name
which refers to its food plant.
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Meadow Brown
Maniola jurtina
On Meadow grass at Motygido
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Attrill 2003
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