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Pararge aegaeria

  • Wings chocolatey-brown with creamy patches
     
  • Three black eye markings on hind wing – one on forewing
     
  • Underside is a patchwork of grey, cream and brown 
Where found

Widespread, favouring shady woodland and hedge conditions where larvae feed on a variety of grasses. Common in Ireland, Wales and southern England.
 

When to look for

  • Look out for this butterfly in April-May.
 

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