Grayling

This cryptically camouflaged heathland specialist is one of the most special of Latchmore's butterflies. It favours sunny, sandy spots surrounded by low heather, so can be found on the open south-facing slopes to the northern side of Latchmore Brook. It is a sun-loving mid-summer species, not appearing until mid-July, and rarely seen after the end of August. The New Forest is a national stronghold for this species, which is also found in coastal dunes. In 2021, a continued hot, dry September contributed to its strongest year so far.

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14 5 19th July 28th August

32 7 18th July 15th Sept

28 12 13th July 6th Sept

25 9 23rd July 13th Sept

26 6 10th July 2nd Sept

6 2 13th August 24th August

20 6 20th July 7th Sept

30 10 10th July 2nd Sept