The green underside of this butterfly can make it quite difficult to spot when resting. It has a chocolate-brown upperside, which is rarely seen when at rest. Can be seen from April to July in many areas, from woodland clearings to moorland and also at the roadside. Feeds on many shrubs and herbs, including rock rose, gorse and bilberry.
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Green Hairstreak butterfly image by munki-boy
Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
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