Monkwood

   Grid Reference: SO804606

   O.S. Map: 150

   Access: Car park at above grid reference

   Warden: Paddy Harrison, Moorcroft Barn,
                  Sinton Green, Hallow, WR2 6NW.  
                  Telephone 01905 641523

   Transect Walkers: Claire Turner and Dave White

   Work Party: First Sunday in the month at 10am, October to March

   Butterflies:

25 species have been recorded on this reserve, the rarest being the Wood White for which Monkwood is a stronghold. It can be mainly found along the rides looking for its food plants, the vetches. Dingy Skipper is another notable rarity.

White Admiral and Brimstone can be found in relatively high numbers. The Small Tortoiseshell, Small Copper, Small Skipper, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper and Common Blue have all declined in numbers, this is probably largely due to the recent poor summers. However Ringlet, Peacock, Comma, Orange Tip, Meadow Brown and Large Skipper have all fared reasonably well and the total number of butterflies seen on the transect walks has increased.

Occasional visitors include Silver Washed Fritillary, Marbled White, Painted Lady and Clouded Yellow.

Information provided by Dave White

Select this link for a full list of Lepidoptera species recorded at Monkwood.
 

   Further Information

   Butterfly Conservation Main website

   Worcestershire Wildlife Trust