Butterfly Conservation Dorset Branch

Brown Argus

Aricia agestis

 
 
When to see: 1st brood: End April - Beginning July
Peak: End May2nd brood: End July - End September
Peak: End August
Habitat: Mainly Downland, some Woodland
Where to see: Fontmell Down, Hod Hill, Ballard Down, Durlston CP East, Durlston CP West, Townsend Quarry, Cerne Abbas, Avon Heath CP North, Avon CP South, Badbury Rings, Stour Valley
Foodplants: Rock Rose, StorksbillRock Rose
Behaviour: Perch/Patrol
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