Small Heath - (Coenonympha pamphilus) - Species

Small Heath - Coenonympha pamphilus

Favourite Photos

species	author	location	uploaded	taken
Small Heath - Coenonympha pamphilus	dylan	Location	4 Sep 2021, 9:07 p.m.	3 Sep 2021, 2:17 p.m.
Small Heath - Coenonympha pamphilus	dylan	Castle Eden Dene	4 Jun 2021, 4:48 p.m.	2 Jun 2021, 1:15 p.m.
Small Heath - Coenonympha pamphilus	dylan	Castle Eden Dene	4 Jun 2021, 4:48 p.m.	2 Jun 2021, 1:16 p.m.
Small Heath - Coenonympha pamphilus	dylan	Castle Eden Dene	4 Jun 2021, 4:48 p.m.	2 Jun 2021, 1:16 p.m.
Small Heath - Coenonympha pamphilus	dylan	Castle Eden Dene	4 Jun 2021, 4:48 p.m.	2 Jun 2021, 1:16 p.m.
Small Heath - Coenonympha pamphilus	dylan	Castle Eden Dene	4 Jun 2021, 4:53 p.m.	2 Jun 2021, 1:14 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and locally frequent throughout the UK. It was once regarded as common but has undergone sharp decline (by 57% since the 1970s). Habitat includes: heaths, species-rich grassland, coasts, old quarries etc. Food plant: Fine grasses such as Fescue's (Festuca spp.), Meadow-grasses (Poa spp.), Bents (Agrostis spp.). Wingspan: 34 - 38 mm.