Small Heath
Coenonympha pamphilus
National Status
Widespread throughout the UK, range stable. Population trend 10 years to 2016 +18%: since 1976 -54%.
West Midlands Status
Widespread throughout the four counties with a preference for more upland areas, range contracting. Population trend 10 years to 2016 – decreasing.
Habitat
Well-drained grasslands where fine-leaved grasses predominate.
Flight Period
Mid-May to mid-September. Usually two broods peaking in June and August with evidence of an occasional third brood in good summers.
Hotspots
Prees Heath, Stiperstones, Long Mynd, Baggeridge Country Park, Ewyas Harold, Pound Green, Malvern Hills, Portway Hill.
Caterpillar Food Plant
The main foodplants are Bents (various) (Agrostis spp.), Fescues (various) (Festuca spp.) and Meadow-grasses (various) (Poa spp.).
Life Cycle
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