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NATURE
Butterflies
White-letter Hairstreak
Strymondia w-album
Wingspan 35mm
Widespread death of larval foodplants, elms, from Dutch elm disease has caused decline. Now very local in S and C England. Flies July-August, usually around treetops but also visits bramble flowers to feed. White 'w' on hind underwing.



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