white-letter hairstreak
Latin name: Satyrium w-album
Nectar source: Adults feed on honeydew, and also on flowers such as Thistles, Hemp Agrimony, Majoram and Ragwort
Caterpillar foodplant: The favourite larval foodplant is Wych Elm, but Common Elm, Smooth-leaved Elm and hybrids are also used
Nectar source: Adults feed on honeydew, and also on flowers such as Thistles, Hemp Agrimony, Majoram and Ragwort
Caterpillar foodplant: The favourite larval foodplant is Wych Elm, but Common Elm, Smooth-leaved Elm and hybrids are also used