Overview

Widely distributed around the county wherever there are grassy places in sunny, sheltered locations. The Common Blue is not normally seen in mountainous areas and is less common inland than previously

Where to look

Although the Common Blue can be seen almost anywhere except in the mountains, the best places are around the coast. Try Workington windfarms, NX 996303: Drigg dunes, SD050985: Askam Lots, SD 208767: Hodbarrow, SD 184783: South Walney, SD 214622: Sandscale Haws, SD 197755

When to look

This butterfly is double brooded, the first brood flies Mid May and June and the second brood from late July to September .