Peacock

Wingspan=60mm
Habitat=Countryside, hedgerows and gardens
Larval Food Plant=Common Nettle
Flight Period=Mar-Sep

Species Description

The Peacock is an incredibly common and widespread  across almost all of England and Wales but is absent from Scotland. The Peacock is one of the commonly seen butterflies in gardens as it likes to feed on garden flowers in adult form. The Peacock is one of the the first butterflies to emerge in the spring.  

Blood-Vein

Wingspan=31-33mm
Habitat=Waysides, hedgerows and gardens
Larval Food Plant=Common Sorrel, Docks and Knotgrass
Flight Period=May-Sep

Species Description

The Blood-Vein is a unmistakable moth that rests with it's wings spread flat. It is widespread and fairly common throughout much of Wales and central England. The Blood-Vein is absent from north of England and Scotland. The Blood-Vein usually at rest during the day but can be seen flying during the day if provocked.