Family: Nymphalidae Checklist Number: 59.005
Coenonympha pamphilus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Small Heath
A common species, although Lewis and parts of Harris are sparsely recorded. Most likely to be encountered on upland paths from May to October. Males are generally smaller and brighter than females but not easy to separate in the field. The larval food-plants are grasses and the caterpillars overwinter.
References:
Kirkland, P. (2022). Discovering Scotland's Butterflies.
Newland, D.E. (2006). Discover Butterflies in Britain.