What is the commonest species of butterfly in England?

Question

Overall numbers, not the most widespread.

Answer 1

The Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is most probably the most common butterfly in England, followed closely by the Large White (Pieris brassicae). A definitie status is unknown, as their numbers tend to vary from year to year, and so a species on top one year may be a runner-up the next. Check out the source below:

Answer 2

MEADOW BROWN
One of the most commonly found butterflies in the British Isles the Meadow Brown may be seen flying everywhere except on very high ground. The female is larger titan the male and is marked quite differently. The female has patches of light orange-brown on the wings whilst the male is a more uniform colour - usually a darker brown. The wing 'eyes' may he double-pupilled on the fore wing and sometimes there is a small spot on the hind wing. The caterpillar is green and feeds on grasses such as Annual Meadow Grass. On the wing from June to September. Wingspan approx. 1 3/4 - 2 inches.

Answer 3

I don't know which the commonest species of butterfly is however, is it my imagination or are they all getting a lot fewer in number?
P.S. There is nothing wrong with the word commonest, I would suggest to Mr Dictionary to check his grammar, commonest is perfectly fine as a superlative degree.

Answer 4

Cabbage White

Answer 5

I'd guess cabbage white -haven't got the energy to plough through all the listings to confirm it, sorry. You need an entomologist.

Answer 6

just a guess but I'd say the Red Admiral

Answer 7

there is no such species called commonest and no such word either kid

Answer 8

the winged type are very common