Small Heath

The small heath is a delicate butterfly with a fluttering low flight, often seen resting with its wings closed. It thrives in dry grasslands across Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa, avoiding wetter areas favored by its relatives. This little butterfly is the smallest member of its subfamily.

• Flutters close to the ground in a distinctive bouncing flight.
• Prefers dry spots like meadows and salt marshes over damp habitats.
• Colonies are shrinking in some areas due to habitat loss.