Friday, 3 September, 2010 homebutterfliesmothseventspressrecordingprojectsreservemembershipmagazinedownloadaboutcontactlinks Butterflies of Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull Camberwell Beauty Nymphalis antiopa Occassional sightings of the Camberwell Beauty occur in the region from time to time. Some are genuine migrants from mainland Europe although most are thought to be the result of accidental releases by breeders. Larval Food plants Willows (Salix spp), Elms (Ulmus spp), and Poplars (Populus spp). Habitat Requirements Generally found in woodland habitats on mainland Europe but it is also known to breed in a range of other habitats where conditions allow. Warwickshire Status Rare Migrant Where to see the Camberwell Beauty Introductions During the 1960's 'several hundreds' of Camberwell Beauty were released at Brandon Marsh, Coventry as part of a publicity stunt for paper merchants Samuel Jones. Historical Warwickshire Records 1944: Five Ways Birmingham (September) 1946: Clowes Wood (April) 1948: Stratford-upon-Avon (June) and Solihull (August) 1973: Keresley (October) 1976: Warwick (August), Birmingham (August), Foleshill Road (September) and three individuals were seen at Nether Whitacre (September) 1977: Nuneaton (May) 1992: Bearley (August) 1995: Hall Green, Lighthorne Heath, Sutton Coldfield (x3), Bubbenhall, Coventry, Ullenhall, Rugby, Oxhouse Farm and Kenilworth (all seen during August) The map left shows the distribution of Camberwell Beauty sightings during the summer invasion of 1995 in Warwickshire. Other Species Please select an alternative species from the list below. Bath White Black Hairstreak Black-veined White Brimstone Brown Argus Brown Hairstreak Camberwell Beauty Chalkhill Blue Chequered Skipper Clouded Yellow Comma Common Blue Dappled White Dark Green Fritillary Dingy Skipper Duke of Burgundy Essex Skipper Gatekeeper Geranium Bronze Green Hairstreak Green-veined White Grizzled Skipper High Brown Fritillary Holly Blue Large Skipper Large Tortoiseshell Large White Long-tailed Blue Map Marbled White Marsh Fritillary Mazarine Blue Meadow Brown Orange-tip Painted Lady Pale Clouded Yellow Peacock Pearl-bordered Fritillary Purple Emperor Purple Hairstreak Red Admiral Ringlet Silver-studded Blue Silver-washed Fritillary Small Blue Small Copper Small Heath Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary Small Skipper Small Tortoiseshell Small White Speckled Wood Swallowtail Wall Brown White Admiral White-letter Hairstreak Wood White © First Sightings First sighting dates are based on records of Camberwell Beauty submitted online. Please note that these dates are not updated retrospectively to include records submitted to the branch recorder in other forms. ©   © Adult Flight Times The flight chart below is based on observations of the adult Camberwell Beauty in Warwickshire between 2005 and 2008. Peak periods are shown in dark green. Warwickshire Distribution Maps base on Vice County (CV38) which includes Coventry and Solihull Distribution of the Camberwell Beauty during the indicated period. Key to Warwickshire Maps: sightings 12-910+       2007 Distribution Data (1yr)   2008 available soon   2009 Distribution Data (1yr)   2000-09 Distribution Data (10yr) © Butterfly Conservation WarwickshirePrivacy and Copyright Statement Butterfly Conservation is a non-profit-making company limited by guarantee, registered in England (2206468) Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QP Charity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)   Web site designed and maintained by Steven Cheshire