Brown hairstreak ©Philip Precey
©Philip Precey
Brown hairstreak
Scientific name: Thecla betulae
The brown hairstreak is an elusive butterfly that spends much of its time in the treetops feeding on aphid honeydew. It is found in woodland and along hedgerows where blackthorn grows.
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Wingspan: 3.6-4.5cmConservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.