Black Hairstreak butterfly (Satyrium pruni) resting on Blackthorn
The Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) is one of Britain's rarest butterflies with a highly restricted range in the East Midlands only. The reason for its rarity is a mystery because its only larval foodplant is the common and widespread Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). This individual is resting on a leaf of Blackthorn at Glapthorn Wood in Northamptonshire.
Size: 3696px × 2448px
Location: Glapthorn Wood Northamptonshire England UK
Photo credit: © Tim Melling / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: black, blackthorn, butterfly, hairstreak, northamptonshire, pruni, prunus, range, rare, restricted, satyrium, scarce, spinosa
