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Speckled Wood

Pararge aegeria

Photo by Lavi
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Description:

The average wingspan of both males and females is 5.1 cm (2 in), although males tend to be slightly smaller than females

Habitat:

The speckled wood occupies a diversity of grassy, flowery habitats in forest, meadow steppe, forest, woods, glades. It can also be found in urban areas alongside hedges, in wooded urban parks, and occasionally in gardens. Within its range the speckled wood typically prefers damp areas

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Speckled wood (butterfly), Butterflies of Europe - Pararge aegeria

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PublishedSeptember 28, 2014

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