Map of area covered for records
Butterfly Survey 1976-2020
Speckled Wood
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wingspan: 42mm
Habit: Inhabits woody glades and clearings in almost all of the neglected formerly coppiced woodland in our area, also seen in wooded parks and large gardens and nearby areas. Will occasionally fly down to bask on downland areas
Double brooded - can be seen on the wing from early Spring until late September
Larval Foodplant: grasses
Status: common - was stable and not under threat, but since 2005 is less common.
WH - White Hill Shoreham, BC - Bromley Common, Ha Hayes --BN Bromley North - Ey Eynsford - Orp Orpington BR Bromley Jub - Jubilee Park
© Rodney Compton - Thanks also to Howard Walmsley