Owlthorpe Butterflies Ther are 95 species of Butterflies & Moths that live in Ecological Owlthorpe. Here are some sample photos of Butterflies that have been recorded By Derek Whiteley in his Surveys taken over many years . |
|
Painted Lady |
Red Admiral |
There are many butterfly species that live and can be seen almost anywhere in Ecological Owlthorpe. On the many public footpaths from the Grasslands of the Grazing Project throughout the woodlands of Hanging Lea Wood, Owlthorpe Wild Orchard, Owlthorpe Forest Settings by the paths of Owlthorpe Heritage & Nature Trail. they can also be seen in Owlthorpe Fields & Wetlands also in Westfield Plantation as they flit from flower to flower. |
|
Small Tortoise |
Peacock |
Many species of butterflies are also seen in residents gardens. |
|
Brimstone |
Large White |
Orange Tip |
Green-veins White |
Purple Hairstreak |
Small Copper |
GateKeeper |
Speckled Wood |
Small Skipper |
Cinnabar Moth |
Six Spot Burnett Moth |
|
There are a number of organisations which can help with identification Butterflies that you may find in Ecological Owlthorpe. Here are one or two web-sites you may find helpful. Tropical Butterfly House Ltd Woodsetts Road Notth Anston Sheffield S25 4EQ https://www.butterflyhouse.co.uk https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/07/butterfly-identification/ https://www.royensoc.co.uk/search/node/butterflies Please read our editorial in the Yorkshire Bylines. Please help save Owlthorpe Heritage & Nature Trail by Signing our petition to Sheffield City Council: https://chng.it/6vXHqcGG4S |
|
