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Latin name: Strymonidia w-album
Size: Wingspan approximately 32mms
Distribution: Found in several areas in England and Wales, but very
localised in those areas.
Months seen: July and August
Food: Aphid honeydew and Nectar. The caterpillars feed on elm tree
leaves.
Habitat: Hedgerows and woodland glades, often seen high around the tree
canopy.
Special features: The white letter hairstreak gets its name from the
narrow white line on the underside of the wings which form a "W"
shape.
These species declined in the 1970's after the caterpillars food plant, elm
trees, were hit by Dutch elm disease.
The caterpillars are lime green with yellowish chevron markings along the back.
UK Safari Butterfly Section
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