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Speckled Wood

7.18

Good

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Butterfly Europe Woodland Nymphalidae Satyrinae Brown Spotted

description Speckled Wood Overview

Pararge aegeria, commonly known as the Speckled Wood, is a woodland butterfly found throughout Europe and across the Palearctic region. It features brown wings decorated with creamy-yellow spots and distinctive eyespots on the forewings, providing excellent camouflage against the dappled sunlight of forest floors. The species is notable for its behavioral trait where males aggressively defend sunlit patches of territory, waiting to intercept passing females or rival males. Interestingly, it has demonstrated a significant northward range expansion in Britain, a shift strongly linked to regional climate warming.

insights Ranking position

Speckled Wood ranks #109 of 310 in the Butterfly ranking, behind Banded Orange Heliconian, ahead of Pink-spotted Swallowtail.

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How good is Speckled Wood?

Speckled Wood scores 7.18/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Butterfly category. Common woodland butterfly with well-studied territorial behavior and climate response, attractive but not visually spectacular.

What are the best alternatives to Speckled Wood?

See our alternatives page for Speckled Wood for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Map Butterfly, Peacock Butterfly, Small Tortoiseshell.

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Is Speckled Wood worth it in 2026?

With a score of 7.18/10, Speckled Wood is a solid option in Butterfly. See all Butterfly ranked.

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