Scotch Argus

One of the 59 species of butterfly native to the UK. This is from one of only 2 colonies in England.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

With native do you also mean endemic? Posted 5 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  No Ferdy, There are Scotch Argus in Europe - They are common in Scotland but only 2 populations in England, both near us in Cumbria. Cheers, Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I suppose that's why you used the word native, instead of endemic hehe. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. NattyOne
      
      Lion
      
      Don't worry, it was a reasonable question - hope you're staying safe!
      Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        We're fine, thanks for asking, hope you are as well? Posted 5 years ago
      2. NattyOne
        
        Lion
        
        Yes thanks! Posted 5 years ago

The Scotch argus

The Scotch argus is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. In spite of its English name "argus", it is not a close relation of the brown argus nor the northern brown argus.

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