The most common species found in Newham are the Large White (Pieris brassica), the Speckled wood (Parage algaria) and the beautifully colourful Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta).
Large White (Pieris brassica)
Most common around vegetable gardens and allotments and feeds on Brassica species (Cabbages, Brussel Sprouts etc). Caterpillars are a mottled grey-green with black spots and short hairs.
Speckled wood (Parage algaria)
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| Photography by Kathleen Maddams |
Ususally found in woodlands and shady hedgerows, and likes damp places. They feed on aphid honeydew and lay their eggs on Cocksfoot and Couch grasses. The caterpillar is yellow-green with light and dark stripes.
Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
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| Photography by John Denton |
Can be seen in gardens and other flowery places. It lays green eggs on nettle leaves. the caterpillar is dark, spiky and white speckled with yellow spots on its side.
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