Grassland butterflies & moths

  • Ringlet, by AllanDrewitt

    Ringlet

    Ringlets may not be as showy as some other butterflies, but they have their own gentle charm. Photo: © Allan Drewitt/Natural England

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  • Silver-washed Fritillary, butterfly, The Lizard

    Silver-washed Fritillary

    The Silver-washed Fritillary is the largest of the UK Fritillaries. Look out for it at the height of summer, in July and August. Photo: Ray Surridge

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  • Six-spot Burnet Moth

    Six-spot Burnet Moth

    This day-flying moth is a common sight in mid- to late summer, with its flashes of red colour amongst the knapweed and thistles. Photo: Steve Townsend

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  • Small Copper

    The fast-flying Small Copper is on the wing into autumn; watch out on warmer days for its coppery colours. Photo: Ray Surridge

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  • Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary

    On the Lizard, this pretty butterfly is mainly a coastal species. Photo: Amanda Scott

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  • Small Tortoiseshell

    Small Tortoiseshell

    Small Tortoiseshells usually produce two broods in a year, and so a second-generation of adults emerges in August. Photo: Amanda Scott

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  • Drinker moth caterpillar

    The Drinker

    Caterpillars of the Drinker moth can be seen emerging in the spring, getting ready to pupate in June. Look for the tuft of hair at each end. Photo: Charles J […]

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