Insects in Isles of Scilly

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common insects in Isles of Scilly?

The 10 most common insects in Isles of Scilly are:

1. Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
2. European Rose Chafer (Cetonia aurata)
3. Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
4. Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)
5. Buff Ermine (Spilosoma lutea)
6. Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)
7. Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
8. Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae)
9. Buff-tailed Bumble Bee (Bombus terrestris)
10. Eurasian Hummingbird Hawkmoth (Macroglossum stellatarum)

What is the most observed insect in Isles of Scilly?

The most observed insect in Isles of Scilly is Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria), with 94 recorded observations.

What are the most common invasive insects in Isles of Scilly?

Some of the most commonly observed invasive insects in Isles of Scilly include:

1. prickly stick insect (Acanthoxyla geisovii)