SPECKLED WOOD
This fairly common butterfly is found over most of England and Ireland. It may be seen on the wing - mainly in woods - from April to October - its flight appearing erratic and uncertain. There is little difference between the male and female - though the latter is slightly larger - and sometimes the male may have bigger spots than the female. The caterpillar is bright green with darker stripes slightly edged with yellow - and is covered with white hairs. It feeds on a number of grasses such as Couch Grass and Annual Meadow Grass. Wingspan approx. 1 3/4 - 1 3/8 inches.