Description
as its name suggests, this butterfly is found predominantly in scotland where it flies in tall, damp grassland. in sunshine, males fly almost without rest, weaving low through the grass in search of a mate. in poorer weather they perch on grass clumps, flying out to investigate any passing brown butterflies. the females are far less conspicuous and spend most of their time basking. the scotch argus is common and widespread in scotland but has declined in the southern part of its range, especially in england where it is reduced to just two isolated sites.
Habitat
The Scotch Argus occurs in damp, acid or neutral grassland up to 500 m in montane regions of Scotland, and around the fringes of sheltered bogs, in woodland clearings, and young plantations.
Countries
Countries: England and Scotland
Wing span range
0mm
