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Family: Nymphalidae   Checklist Number: 59.003

Pararge aegeria (Linnaeus, 1758)

Speckled Wood

This is a rare butterfly in the islands. Towards the northern and western margins of its range, it breeds only in woodland habitats and therefore has a very restricted distribution in the islands. It is only commonly recorded at one location from March to October. The larvae feed on grasses in damp woodland, and overwinter either as a caterpillar or chrysalis.

References: 
Kirkland, P. (2022). Discovering Scotland's Butterflies.
Newland, D.E. (2006). Discover Butterflies in Britain.

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