Butterflies & Moths in Essex

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common butterflies and moths in Essex?

The 10 most common butterflies and moths in Essex are:

1. Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus)
2. Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)
3. Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
4. Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
5. European Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io)
6. European Comma (Polygonia c-album)
7. Green-veined White (Pieris napi)
8. Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
9. Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae)
10. Large White (Pieris brassicae)

What is the most observed butterflies and moth in Essex?

The most observed butterflies and moth in Essex is Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus), with 1,259 recorded observations.