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.