This example was photographed at Buckie Loch, Culbin Forest in May 2006 (Bill Slater)
DESCRIPTION:
This butterfly is unmistakable, with its green underwings. However, it can be inconspicuous when at rest and in flight, so it is easily overlooked. For a full description, please click on the link to Butterfly Conservation's main website at the bottom of this page.
Wingspan 27 -34mm.
LIFE CYCLE
Adults usually appear in May, although in some years, for example 2007, they may be seen in late April. Overwinters as pupa.
FLIGHT TIMES
May to mid-June.
REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION
Distributed throughout most of mainland area and Inner Hebrides. Look out for this species in the vicinity of larval foodplants, which include billberry, gorse and broom.
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