Butterflies & Moths in North Ayshire

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common butterflies and moths in North Ayshire?

The 10 most common butterflies and moths in North Ayshire are:

1. Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
2. Drinker Moth (Euthrix potatoria)
3. Green-veined White (Pieris napi)
4. Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae)
5. Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
6. European Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io)
7. Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
8. Common Quaker (Orthosia cerasi)
9. July Highflyer Moth (Hydriomena furcata)
10. Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)

What is the most observed butterflies and moth in North Ayshire?

The most observed butterflies and moth in North Ayshire is Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba), with 55 recorded observations.