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small tortoiseshell

aglais urticae

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Description:

A widespread species in the British Isles although sadly in great decline :-(
some possible reasons include parasitc beetles that have spread from the continent due to climate change (see reference). wingspan between 4.5cm-6cm between male and female species with the female being the larger.

Habitat:

seen in a field near the River Eden in Appleby in westmorland.

Reference Links:

UK Butterflies - Small Tortoiseshell - Aglais urticae

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PublishedMay 19, 2013

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