Unit Award Scheme

acquired an understanding of

1. the five main groups of British butterflies, eg nymphalids, whites, blues, browns and skippers

2. at least three seasonal variations in flight times, eg spring, early summer, second generations

3. regional distribution within the UK of at least one type of butterfly, eg Swallowtails breeding in Norfolk

4. the importance of at least three habitats in identification of butterflies, eg grassland, woodland, heathland

demonstrated the ability to

5. identify at least four butterflies from different main groups, eg one nymphalid, one brown, one white, one blue

6. identify at least two butterflies found in each of grassland, woodland and heathland

7. distinguish between Comma and Silver-washed Fritillary

8. distinguish between Common Blue and Holly Blue

9. distinguish between Gatekeeper and Meadow Brown

10. use a suitable identification guide to verify correct identification

experienced

11. identifying at least three butterflies in the wild.