National Status

Butterfly of southern England and Wales, range expanding. Population trend 10 years +6%; since 1976 +141%.

West Midlands Status

Most common in the south of the region, range expanding. Population trend 10 years – increasing.

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland especially oak Quercus spp. Mixed broadleaved and conifer woodlands used occasionally.

Flight Period

Late June to early September.

Hotspots

Wyre Forest. Mortimer Forest, Wigmore Rolls, Shobdon Hill, Coppett Hill, Trench Wood, Grafton Wood.

Caterpillar Food Plant

Various Violets