Green Hairstreak
Callophrys rubi
Overview
Green hairstreak is the only green butterfly in Britain. That underside. Grizedale. Foulshaw Moss. April to June. They perch on gorse and bilberry. Don't fly far. Easy to miss. Look for the green.
At a Glance
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae |
| Habitat | Heath · Scrub · Moorland edge |
| UK population | Widespread in northern and western Britain. |
| Lake District | Grizedale and Foulshaw Moss. Heath and scrub. April to June. Green underside. The only green butterfly. They perch. Don't fly far. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Heath and scrub. Grizedale, Foulshaw Moss, moorland edge. That green underside. The only green butterfly in Britain.
Identification
Small. Green underside. Brown upperside. Perches with wings closed. The green is the giveaway.
Viewing & Photography Tips
April to June. Heath and scrub. Grizedale. They perch. Move slowly. The green catches the light.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.