Butterflies

A total of 28 butterfly species have been recorded in the nature reserve, since records began.

Below is a list of all the species seen and recorded this month.

August 2023

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Large White
Pieris brassicae

About:

Vinters Valley Status: Common
Flight: Late Jun – Early September
Best Location To See: Netley Meadow

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Small White
Pieris rapae

About:

Vinters Valley Status: Common
Flight: Mid April to Mid June & Mid July to Mid September
Best Location To See: Anywhere

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Green-veined White
Pieris napi
About:

Vinters Valley Status: Common
Flight: Mid April to Mid June & July to August
Best Location To See: Anywhere

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SPECKLED WOOD
Pararge aegeria

About:

Vinters Valley Status: Common
Flight: Late March to Early October
Best Location To See: Silt Trap Area

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Meadow Brown
Maniola jurtina

About:

Vinters Valley Status: Common
Flight: June to September
Best Location To See: Meadow Areas

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Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta

About:

Vinters Valley Status: Common
Flight: January to October
Best Location To See: Kitchen Garden Area

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Comma
Polygonia c-album

About:

Vinters Valley Status: Common
Flight: January to April & July to September
Best Location To See: Valley Floor Area

Butterflies Being Seen This Month

The flight information provided is an approximate guide as to when you are likely to see the butterfly species in the Reserve. Emergance and flight times can vary year to year based on the weather conditions.