A white European butterfly with black markings which lives in rough grassland.
眼蝶
Genus Melanargia, subfamily Satyrinae, family Nymphalidae: several species
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A number of butterflies are also present, including marbled white, meadow brown, small heath and small skipper.
Cockey Down is best visited in spring and summer, when insects such as the hornet robber-fly, and butterflies such as chalkhill blue, marbled white and dark green fritillary find a home among the stunning tapestry of wildflowers.
The Manor Farm site has recorded all butterfly species to be found in Yorkshire, including the rare marbled white and common blue.