Butterflies & Moths in Sunderland

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 10 most common butterflies and moths in Sunderland are:

1. Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
2. Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
3. European Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io)
4. Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)
5. Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
6. Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
7. European Comma (Polygonia c-album)
8. Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
9. Light Brown Apple Moth (Epiphyas postvittana)
10. Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)

What is the most observed butterflies and moth in Sunderland?

The most observed butterflies and moth in Sunderland is Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria), with 59 recorded observations.