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White-letter hairstreak
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White-letter hairstreak

White-letter Hairstreak, 
Satyrium w-album. 

Flying high in the treetops, it gets its name from the “W” formed from a series of white lines on the underside of the hindwings. Best seen in early morning or late afternoon, when they come down to nectar on various flowers, Thistle, Bramble and Privet being favourites. They never settle with their wings open.