Brown hairstreak
Scientific name: Thecla betulae
The brown hairstreak is an elusive butterfly that spends much of its time in the treetops feeding on aphid honeydew.
Species information
Statistics
Wingspan: 3.6-4.5cmConservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.