The Living Forest (159) : Speckled Wood

The Speckled Wood is a butterfly found in and on the borders of woodland throughout much of Europe from march till october, with usually 3 broods per year.

This species visits rarely flowers but feeds mainly on honey dew on the upper surface of oak, ash or hazel leaves.

Dutch name : Bont Zandoogje
German name : Waldbrettspiel
Latin name : Pararge aegeria tircis