Rare Wall Brown Butterfly Spotted
August 18, 2020
Sean Cassidy and the team were lucky enough to spot a rare Wall Brown Butterfly at Raynes quarry last week.
The quarry has restored grassland areas which are rich in wildflower species (over 130 species).
Sean commented: “The Wall Brown has been in serious decline in the UK due to habitat loss, so it’s really good to see how the quarry restoration is helping the species recover – we’ve spotted the species at a few CEMEX sites. Also spotted for the first time were some Speckled Wood butterflies found in restored woodland.”