Ampney Crucis Butterfly Sightings
In Britain there are about 60 species of butterfly, of which 21 have been sighted in Ampney Crucis. All confirmed sightings gratefully received – just drop an e-mail to us please.
One
the best Butterfly natural history web sites is located in Cirencester – do
take a look.
You’ll find it at this link: Cirencester Butterfly Garden
Have you left a bed of
nettles in your garden ? Remove the nettles and you remove half the
butterflies.
Visit the national Nettle web site to get advice.
Last updated 21st August 2007
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Brimstone |
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Comma |
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Gatekeeper |
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Grayling |
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Green-veined |
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Holly Blue |
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Large White |
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Marbled White |
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Meadow Brown |
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Orange Tip |
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Painted Lady |
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Peacock |
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Red Admiral |
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Ringlet |
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Silver-washed Fritillary |
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Small Copper |
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Small Skipper |
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Small Tortoiseshell |
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Small White |
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Speckled Wood |
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Wall |
