Camberwell Beauty Butterfly
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Description
This very colourful, medium-sized butterfly is a strong flier and is easily picked out and identified. The forewings are dark brown. The margin is ridged. On the wing leading edge there are two white spot. There are a broad white band and a chain of blue spots at the margin. The underside is dark marmorate and dreary. Only the white band and the white spots from upside are also there. The hind wings are dark brown. The margin is ridged. There are a broad white band and a chain of blue spots at the margin. The underside is dark marmorate and dreary. Only the white band from upside is also there. The body is dark brown. Sex differences: None
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Described as animmigrant butterfly, the Camberwell Beauty does not breed in Britain. Its immigration depends on weather conditions, especially the prevailing winds at the time, along with successful breeding on the continent, such as northern Europe. However, the Camberwell Beauty is a rare visitor to Britain.
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It is generally considered a butterfly of woodlands but may be found in drier areas.
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The main food plants are Elms, Poplars and Willows.