Creature
Adonis blue butterfly
Invertebrate
A stunningly bright butterfly found exclusively on the chalk hills of southern England.
💡 Fun Facts
- The males have brilliantly bright blue wings, while the females are brown.
- Their caterpillars secrete a sugary liquid that attracts ants, which then protect the caterpillar from predators!
- They only live in chalk downlands where horseshoe vetch grows.
📅 Through the Year
- Active:May to September