Butterflies & Moths in Neath Port Talbot

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common butterflies and moths in Neath Port Talbot?

The 10 most common butterflies and moths in Neath Port Talbot are:

1. Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
2. Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae)
3. Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)
4. Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
5. Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
6. Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)
7. European Comma (Polygonia c-album)
8. European Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io)
9. Small Blue (Cupido minimus)
10. Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)

What is the most observed butterflies and moth in Neath Port Talbot?

The most observed butterflies and moth in Neath Port Talbot is Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria), with 57 recorded observations.