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speckled wood 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.
Pararge aegaeria
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
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