The Garden Shed is an ideal spot for hibernating Butterflies, if it is:
- unheated
- sheltered
- accessible to the outside – so that the butterfly can escape into the garden when it comes out of hibernation in the spring
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There are five UK butterflies that hibernate as adults:
- Brimstone
- Small Tortoiseshell
- Comma
- Peacock
- Red Admiral
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The Small Tortoiseshell and Peacock are often found hibernating in the house, around the curtains. To find out more about butterflies, please visit the Butterfly Conservation website
Hibernating butterflies can be gently removed from the house and put in a garden shed, which will provide an ideal sleeping place.
