What Butterflies might you find in a hedge?

Birds | Butterflies | Insects | Mammals

HAIRSTREAKS AND COPPER

Brown Hairstreak/Thecla betulae

Mostly found in Galway, Clare, and W. Tipperary. Tends to fly very high and eggs found near Blackthorn in winter.

Green Hairstreak/ Callophrys rubi

Found throughout Ireland but not common. It likes Gorse (Ulex europaenus), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus).

Small Copper/Lycaena phlaeas

Widespread throughout Ireland and fairly common. Likes Dock and Sorrell

Purple Hairstreak:

Rare, in Oak woods. Difficult to see as it flies on canopy of Oak and Ash.