Northern Brown Argus
Aricia artaxerxes
Overview
Northern brown argus is a small brown butterfly. Orange spots. Limestone grassland. Scout Scar. Orrest Head. Rock rose is the foodplant. June to August. Sunny day. They're localised. Worth the search.
At a Glance
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae |
| Habitat | Limestone grassland · Rock outcrop · Rock rose |
| UK population | Localised. Northern England and Scotland. |
| Lake District | Eastern Lakes. Limestone. Scout Scar. Rock rose. June to August. Small brown butterfly. Orange spots. |
| Conservation | UK Amber List |
Where to See It
Limestone grassland. The eastern Lake District. Scout Scar, Orrest Head. Rock rose is the foodplant.
Identification
Small. Brown. Orange spots on the wings. Rock rose nearby. Eastern Lakes only.
Viewing & Photography Tips
June to August. Eastern Lakes. Limestone. Scout Scar. Look for rock rose. The butterflies will be there.
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.