13. Arable land
Arable land is usually ploughed and fertilized every year, but when this happens on a low frequency it may be suitable for some butterfly species.

Potato field, Gorinchem. Only small white (Pieris rapae)
will be seen here sometime.
Photograph: Frits Bink ©.

Red clover field, Friedboesch, Luxemburg, 23 September 2011.
Clouded pale yellow (Colias hyale) thrives here.
Photograph: Rosita Moenen ©.
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