Ringlet Butterfly (aphantopus hyperantus)

This chocolatey-brown butterfly loves woodland, hedgerows and meadows. They have been spotted at Scotswood Garden. 

It gets its name from the circles or rings on its wings. You can also identify it by the white edging on its wings.

The female lays her eggs usually in grassy areas as the caterpillar's favourite food is a range of grasses. 

The fact that this butterfly is a dark colour means that it can absorb the heat from the sun more effectively than lighter coloured butterflies. As a result it can fly on colder and cloudier days than other butterflies.