Long Mead Farm and Local Wildlife Site
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brown hairstreak
Latin name:
Thecla betulae
Nectar source:
Adults feed primarily on aphid honeydew
Caterpillar foodplant:
The primary larval foodplant is Blackthorn; Bullace is also used