Butterfly identification
Butterflies of the Satyridae family (Browns)
The Satyridae (Browns) butterflies are predominantly brown in colour and most are average-sized butterflies (similar in size to the Small White). The Small Heath is much smaller. The Marbled White belongs to this family although the male is best described as black & white.
Gatekeeper (Pyronia
tithonus). Slightly smaller than the Meadow Brown. 2 white dots in
the black eyespot of the forewing.
Meadow Brown (Maniola
jurtina). One white spot in the black eyespot of the forewing.
male Marbled White (Melanargia
galathea). Male is black & white; female is brown & white.
Ringlet (Aphantopus
hyperantus). Look for the ringed spots on the underside of the hindwing.
Small Heath (Coenonympha
pamphilus). Almost like a tiny version of the Meadow Brown.
Speckled Wood (Pararge
aegeria). Pale yellow markings on brown background. Hedgerow/wood
is the habitat.