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Small Tortoiseshell
Aglais urticae
46.5139, 6.95967
Field Notes
Description:
A tortoiseshell butterfly spotted in a mountain meadow. When opened the butterfly displays a striking array of colours, including a row of blue triangles on the rear edge.
Habitat:
Meadows, gardens; temperate Europe.
Notes:
Threatened resting individuals rapidly open their wings, flashing colours which have been shown to frighten inexperienced birds.
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Small Tortoiseshell
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 5, 2011
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