Speckled Wood
Pararge aegeria
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Grizedale Forest
Season
March to October. Two or three generations.
Best time of day
Sunny days. Woodland paths.
Overview
Speckled woods prefer shade. Woodland paths. Dappled light. Grizedale. Borrowdale. That speckled. Territorial. They perch. Return to the same spot. March to October.
At a Glance
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Dappled shade · Paths |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Woodland paths, dappled shade. Grizedale, Borrowdale, throughout the Lakes. That speckled. Territorial. Perches.
Identification
Speckled. Brown. Woodland. Shade. Territorial. Perches.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Woodland paths. Dappled shade. That speckled. They perch. Return. Common.
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.