Overview

This striking butterfly is quite widespread in Cumbria although it is most commonly found in the south of the county and around the coast. Although it is widely found in the woodlands of south Cumbria, it is primarily a grassland species and does especially well on coastal grassland sites.

Where to look

Good coastal sites are Drigg dunes, SD050985: South Walney, SD 214622 and Sandscale Haws, SD 197755. It can also be seen in the woodlands of south Cumbria for example at Howe Ridding wood, SD 435876 and almost anywhere on the limestone grasslands centred on Whitbarrow Scar.

When to look

This butterfly flies from mid June to mid August.