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| ADONIS BLUE |
| A stunning blue that must not be mistaken for the common blue. It is fairly abundant around rough chalkland ground in the very South of England. The female tends to be a dull brown. |
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| MARBLED WHITE |
| This butterfly is unlikely to be mistaken for anything else! It belongs to the family of the 'Browns'. It loves grassland and chalk-land flowers & its range has shown a healthy expansion in the last decade. |
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| SILVER WASHED FRITILLARY |
| A large woodland butterfly with a distinctive flight pattern. Its name comes from the beautiful markings on the underside of its hind wings. |
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| COMMA |
| Ragged wings that were made this way! It is found in hedgerows and in gardens. Its name comes from little white markings on the underside of the wing, resembling a comma. |
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| COMMON BLUE |
| Most widespead of the 'Blue' family, and is found across much of Britain. It is a welcome visitor to grassy downland, gardens and anywhere its foodplant, birdsfoot trefoil is found. |
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| CLOUDED YELLOW |
| A summer migrant from the continent, this brilliant yellow butterfly should not be confused with the brimstone. In good years it is common in the South of England often feeding on thistles and clover. |
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| GRIZZLED SKIPPER |
| One of the first butterflies of the season. This little skipper is often overlooked by the casual observer, although it is found all over the South in hedgerows, meadows and rough ground. |
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| BRIMSTONE |
| Probably the first butterfly you will see in the New Year. This strong flying beauty holds ths distinction of being Britain's longest living butterfly, reportedly survivng up to a year! It's foodplant is blackthorn. |
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