Green Haired Butterfly Specimen
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Green Haired Butterfly Specimen
Green Haired Butterfly
Widely distributed in the UK and Ireland
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It is a small butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It is known for the bright green and white stripes at the bottom of its wings, while the upper part of its wings is a relatively dull brown. Males may perform spiral flight near shrubs, while females are less conspicuous and are usually detected during egg laying. Larvae mainly feed on plants such as rock roses and common bird footed grasses, which grow on calcareous grasslands. Distributed on various soil types, but strongly associated with areas with shrubs and shrubs. Widely distributed in the UK and Ireland, but not for garden visitors, it is usually difficult to spot. It is a medium priority species for butterfly conservation.