Twinhills Woods and Meadows

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Twinhills Woods and Meadows (grid reference ST558432) is a 21.2 hectare (52.4 acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1990.

Grizzled Skipper
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Grizzled Skipper

Twinhills Woods and Meadows comprise a complex of ancient, semi-natural woodland, neutral and calcareous grassland with associated mature hedges and areas of shrub growth. Further interest is added by the presence of a large number of butterfly species on the site. A total of 26 species have been recorded including Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae), Whiteletter Hairstreak (Pieris napi), Brown Argus (Aricia agestis), Marbled White (Melangargia galthea), Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) and Marsh Fritillary (Eurodryas aurinia).[1]

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  1. ^ Twinhills Woods and Meadows. English Nature. Retrieved on 2006-08-21.