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The Scarce Tortoiseshell

Nymphalis xanthomelas

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Description:

A bit brownish/ orangeish butterfly with many black dots!

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Comments (4)
Sintija Valucka
I'm sure, I will! :) Thank you! :)) That's the most interesting thing about nature - it is so variable! And thank you very much for the information about that mission! I've just joined it! :)
DanielePralong
You're welcome sintija.valucka! We hope you will enjoy yourself here. I've seen this butterfly only once in Finland. Here in Central Europe the Small Tortoiseshell is very common. Nice contrast! Looking forward to see more spottings from your area. There is also a mission for European butterflies and moths: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8574613
Sintija Valucka
Thank you very much! :)) This project is really amazing! Here in Latvia we have similar page, but meant only for latvian animals and plants :) In my surroundings this butterfly is not so rare, but I haven't seen the Small Tortoiseshell!
DanielePralong
Welcome to Project Noah sintija.valucka! Nice find, not seen as often as the Small Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis urticae).

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European Butterflies and Moths
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PublishedApril 27, 2013

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