Butterflies Heath

	Small Heath Coenonympha pamphilus This species can be found on grassy heathland areas in Britain below 2000 metres altitude. The larvae eat a variety of grasses as well as gorse. On the wing from April throughout the summer, the adults can sometimes be seen alighting on the ground or on low-growing flowers.
	Silver-Studded Blue Plebejus argus A butterfly of open country including heathland and damp meadows. It has a very wide distribution across Asia and Europe including Britain. The caterpillars feed on clovers and vetches and vary in colour from brown to yellow depending on their food source. Some species of ants are often found feeding on an attractive secretion from the caterpillar, which sometimes pupates inside ant-hills.
	Grayling Hipparchia semele In Britain this species is found on heath and moorland. It has a jerky flight and can be seen on flowers or sucking sap from damaged trees. The caterpillar feeds on grasses such as fescue and hair-grass. It hides from view by day, only staying on its host plant if the light is dull.
	Green Hairstreak Callophrys rubi A small British butterfly found in scrubby areas including damp heathland from March until July. Its larvae feed on typical heathland plants including gorse, heather and broom. The species gets its name from the fine pale streaks on its hind wings. Note the presence of a small "spur" also on the hind wings.