Brown hairstreak
The brown hairstreak is an elusive butterfly that spends much of its time in the treetops feeding on aphid honeydew.
Scientific name
Thecla betulaeWhen to see
July to SeptemberTop facts
Stats
Wingspan: 3.6-4.5cmProtected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.