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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. 2006 was an excellent year for butterflies with large
numbers of Painted Ladies and Small Tortoishells. 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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