Butterflies in the Arboretum

The Arboretum in Hørsholm is not only a collection of remarkable trees, but is also a home for many other organisms. Here we present pictures of the 16 butterfly species so far recorded in the collection.

The variety of sites and woody plant species at the arboretum, from open thistle patches to woodland glades results in many habitats for these creatures.  Some of our plants are well visited by butterflies when in flower, such as Aesculus californica, Aesculus parviflora, and especially Buddleja fallowiana.     

Inachis io - Peacock

Polygonia c-album - Comma

Aglais urticae - Small tortiseshell

Gonepteryx rhamni - Brimstone

Thymelicus lineola - Essex Skipper

Pieris rapae - Small White

Pieris brassicae - Large White

Anthocharis cardamines - Orange Tip

Araschnia levana - Map butterfly  (spring generation)

Araschnia levana - Map butterfly  (summer generation)

Pararge aegeria - Speckled Wood

Aphantopus hyperantus - Ringlet

Maniola jurtina - Meadow brown

Vanessa atalanta - Red Admiral

Cynthia cardui - Painted Lady

Lycaena phlaeas - Small Copper

Polyommatus icarus - Common Blue