The Butterflies

introduction

the all-in-one garden

conclusions

And now, having established your wildlife-friendly garden, you can await the arrival of the butterflies. Of the 59 species of British butterflies 22 are recorded as being residents of London.
They are:

Small Skipper Favoured nectar plants: Lavender, Marjoram, Red Valerian, Hebe Larval food plants: Yorkshire Fog, False Brome
Essex Skipper Favoured nectar plants: Bramble Larval food plants: Cock's Foot
Large Skipper Favoured nectar plants: Bramble Larval food plants: Cock's Foot, False Brome
Clouded Yellow Favoured nectar plants: Verbena Larval food plants: Bird's Foot Trefoil
Brimstone Favoured nectar plants: Aubretia, Buddleia, Lavender Larval food plants: Buckthorn, Alder Buckthorne
Large White Favoured nectar plants: Aubretia, Buddleia, Candytuft Larval food plants: Nasturtium
Small White Favoured nectar plants: Aubretia, Buddleia, Lavender Larval food plants: Nasturtium
Green-veined White Favoured nectar plants: Aubretia, Buddleia, Lavender Larval food plants: Lady's Smock, Sweet Rocket
Orange Tip Favoured nectar plants: Aubretia, Bugle, Honesty Larval food plants: Lady's Smock, Sweet Rocket
Small Copper Favoured nectar plants: Lavender, Aster, Marjoram Larval food plants: Common & Sheep's Sorrel
Common Blue Favoured nectar plants: Buddleia, Lavender, Marjoram Larval food plants: Bird's Foot Trefoil
Holly Blue Favoured nectar plants: Bramble, Holly, Ivy Larval food plants: Holly Flower Buds (Spring) Ivy Flower Buds (Autumn brood)
Red Admiral Favoured nectar plants: Aubretia, Buddleia, Thistle, Ivy Larval food plants: Stinging Nettles
Painted Lady Favoured nectar plants: Aubretia, Buddleia, Hebe Larval food plants: Stinging Nettles
Small Tortoiseshell Favoured nectar plants: Aubretia, Buddleia, Candytuft Larval food plants: Stinging Nettles
Peacock Favoured nectar plants: Buddleia, Thistle Larval food plants: Stinging Nettles
Comma Favoured nectar plants: Bramble, Buddleia, Sedum Larval food plants: Stinging Nettles
Gatekeeper Favoured nectar plants: Bramble, Buddleia, Candytuft Larval food plants: False Brome, Cock's Foot
Speckled Wood Favoured nectar plants: Buddleia, Marjoram Larval food plants: False Brome, Cock's Foot
Meadow Brown Favoured nectar plants: Bramble, Buddleia, Lavender Larval food plants: False Brome, Cock's Foot
Small Heath Favoured nectar plants: Buddleia, Lavender Larval food plants: False Brome, Cock's Foot
Wall Brown Favoured nectar plants: Buddleia, Lavender, Red Valerian Larval food plants: False Brome, Cock's Foot

The Butterfly Life Cycle The Life Cycle of the Swallowtail

	*Copies of the Schools Education Pack* can be obtained from: Butterfly Conservation** Manor Yard East Lulworth Wareham Dorset BH20 5QP
London Butterfly Flight Periods Due to changes in local weather patterns, especially over the last four years, and the problems associated with global warming, these butterfly flight times are best used as a guide only. However, they do show that our butterflies are active at different times of the year. The main activity period being the height of summer when most of the nectar plants are available.