Butterflies & Moths in Bath and North East Somerset

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common butterflies and moths in Bath and North East Somerset?

The 10 most common butterflies and moths in Bath and North East Somerset are:

1. Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
2. Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)
3. European Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io)
4. Jersey Tiger (Euplagia quadripunctaria)
5. European Comma (Polygonia c-album)
6. Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
7. Scarlet Tiger (Callimorpha dominula)
8. Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus)
9. Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
10. Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae)

What is the most observed butterflies and moth in Bath and North East Somerset?

The most observed butterflies and moth in Bath and North East Somerset is Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria), with 287 recorded observations.