Butterflies & Moths in Vale of Glamorgan

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common butterflies and moths in Vale of Glamorgan?

The 10 most common butterflies and moths in Vale of Glamorgan are:

1. Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
2. Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
3. Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)
4. Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)
5. Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
6. European Comma (Polygonia c-album)
7. Small White (Pieris rapae)
8. Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus)
9. European Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io)
10. Silver Υ (Autographa gamma)

What is the most observed butterflies and moth in Vale of Glamorgan?

The most observed butterflies and moth in Vale of Glamorgan is Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria), with 143 recorded observations.