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Small Tortoiseshell

Aglais urticae

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Field Notes

Description:

The only butterfly I saw on this trip, it was cold and windy with clouds that often covered the sun and I was pretty suprised in seen it. It stood very still on the rocky path, bathing in the little sunlight and the heat the rocks let out.

Habitat:

rocky terrain just under a high mountain at 1500 met. above sea level

Reference Links:

Small Tortoiseshell - Aglais urticae - Overview, Small Tortoiseshell

Species ID Suggestions

Small Tortoiseshell

Aglais urticae

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Comments (6)
AdrianoZaniniAstaldi
edited again ;) yes on my book the only present is its bigger brother... maybe I should consider bying a new one
bayucca
Really? It is one of the most common ones in Europe... Actual scientific name is Aglais urticae. The names in the wiki links are not precise. http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=441679
bayucca
Io credo che la tua farfalla è l'atra: Vanessa dell'ortica, Aglais urticae.
Jopy
very nice.. :D

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Northern Italy
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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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The Color Red
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European Butterflies and Moths
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Italy's flora and fauna
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PublishedJuly 12, 2013

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