Large Heath
Coenonympha tullia
UK Amber ListModerate📍 Foulshaw Moss
Season
June to August. One generation.
Best time of day
Sunny days. Flushes from bog.
Overview
Large heaths live on the bog. Foulshaw Moss. That orange. They flush when you walk. June to August. Bog specialist. Cotton grass. Wet feet. Stay on the boardwalk.
At a Glance
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae |
| Habitat | Bog · Wet heath · Cotton grass |
| Conservation | UK Amber List |
Where to See It
Bog and wet heath. Foulshaw Moss, the fells. That orange. Bog specialist. Flushes when you walk.
Identification
Orange. Bog. Flushes. Several subspecies. Scotch argus is different. Larger. Darker.
Viewing & Photography Tips
June to August. Bog. Foulshaw Moss. Stay on the boardwalk. They flush.
Conservation Status
UK Amber List
This species is of moderate conservation concern. Population monitoring and habitat management in the Lake District support its continued recovery.
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.