Spot Peacock, Comma, and Other Butterflies in Worcestershire – Your Guide

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors and English countryside, and what better way to do that than by spotting some beautiful butterflies in Worcestershire and the Black Country? With warmer weather on the horizon and Easter around the corner, families can take advantage of the season and explore nature with Butterfly Conservation’s top butterfly-spotting tips.

Starting with the Brimstone butterfly, known for its striking yellow wings that resemble leaves, you can find them fluttering around hedgerows. The Orange-tip butterfly is another favorite, with white wings and vibrant orange tips on males and black wingtips on females. They particularly enjoy damp areas like riversides and gardens. Keep an eye out for the Red Admiral as well, a large black and red butterfly that zips through gardens—look for patches of nettles, where they lay their eggs.

The Peacock butterfly is a common sight with its bright orangey-red color and distinctive spotted wings that mimic eyes. You can find these butterflies in various habitats, including gardens. Lastly, the Comma butterfly may be trickier to spot with its bright orange underside, but its wing colors blend in with dead leaves when closed. Feeling stumped about identification? Visit Butterfly Conservation’s website for handy butterfly guides.

So, this spring, grab your binoculars, head outside, and let the butterfly spotting begin. It’s a fun and educational activity the whole family can enjoy while soaking up the beauty of nature.