The upperwings are predominantly orange in colour with a wide border of brown along the side of the wing that becomes narrower, but still very noticeable along the leading edge. There is also a... More
British Butterflies
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Encyclopedia of British Butterflies
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bath White Butterfly | Pontia daplidice |
Fast flying and a bit of a nomad. The upperside, which is rarely seen when the butterfly rests,... more |
| Black Hairstreak Butterfly | Satyrium pruni |
Upperside (rarely seen when resting) is a dull brown with an orange border. Although the border... more |
| Black-veined White Butterfly | Aporia crataegi |
A large butterfly with a white ground colour and clear black veins. It's rounded wings are... more |
| Brimstone Butterfly | Gonepteryx rhamni |
Male upperside is bright yellow the female is greenish white. Tip of forewing has a sharp point... more |
| Brown Argus Butterfly | Aricia agestis |
The ground colour is a rich chocolate brown with a single black spot on each of the forewings,... more |
Identification of British Butterflies
 Lasiommata megera |
 Callophrys rubi |
 Pontia daplidice |
 Polyommatus icarus |
Featured Species
Gatekeeper ButterflyPyronia tithonus |
Glossary
Title |
Description |
|---|---|
| Aberration | A genetic or environmentally produced variant on the usual form of a species, e.g. very cold conditions can produce dark forms of some species. |