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242
Date Entered
28/06/2011
Updated on
28/06/2011
Recorded by
Ric Carter
Category
Fauna
Record Type
Fauna HER
Site Access
Public Footpath
Record Date
17/09/2010
Location
Slei Gill
Civil Parish
Arkengarthdale
Brit. National Grid
Record Name
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly
Record Description
The Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly ( Aglais Urticae) is widespread throughout the Uk and can be seen flying in warm weather almost all year round. Its primary larval foodplants are nettles - from an archaeological perspective often an indicator of disturbed ground.