National Status

Butterfly of south and east England, range expanding. National trend 10 years -45%; since 1976 -59%.

West Midlands Status

Stronghold Worcestershire with scattered colonies elsewhere. Range expanding. Population trend 10 years – decreasing.

Habitat

Wide woodland rides with dappled sunlight.

Flight Period

Typically single-brooded on the wing mid-June to mid-August.

Hotspots

Grafton Wood and Trench Wood in Worcestershire. Highgate Common, Doward.

Caterpillar Food Plant

Honeysuckle