Small copper
The small copper lives up to its name in both colour and size! Look out for it from April onwards in dry, sunny habitats like heathland, downland and woodland. It can be spotted in gardens, too.…
The small copper lives up to its name in both colour and size! Look out for it from April onwards in dry, sunny habitats like heathland, downland and woodland. It can be spotted in gardens, too.…
Join us as we seek out these fascinating insects. Which ones will you spot?
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
Join us as we forage among the foliage and peer into our pre-dipped pond water, to investigate any interesting invertebrates which may be lurking.
Explore butterflies at NWT Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe.
The small heath is the smallest of our brown butterflies and has a fluttering flight. It favours heathlands, as its name suggests, as well as other sunny habitats.
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.